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The Man and the Wooden God
Worksheet · Grades 3–5
Comprehension Questions
- Who had left the wooden god to the man?
- What did the man ask for, morning and evening?
- What three things stayed wrong at his home?
- What happened on the morning he jumped to his feet?
- What did he see after it hit the floor?
Vocabulary
Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. knelt | A. let water drip through a gap |
| 2. leaked | B. to make eggs, as a hen does |
| 3. purse | C. a hard hit |
| 4. lay | D. went down on your knees |
| 5. blow | E. a small bag for money |
Writing Task
The man has coins all over his floor and a leaking roof above him. Write what he does first, so that he stops wishing and starts doing. Begin: "First I will ..."
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