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The Oaks and Jupiter
Worksheet · Grades 2–4
Comprehension Questions
- What sound do the oaks hear every morning?
- What has changed in the forest every evening?
- What do the oaks say to Jupiter?
- Who uses oak, and what do they use it for?
- What does Jupiter say is the reason the axe comes so often?
Vocabulary
Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. bear | A. people whose job is to make things from wood |
| 2. throne | B. tall, strong posts that hold up a building |
| 3. carpenters | C. very, very good |
| 4. pillars | D. to put up with something hard |
| 5. excellent | E. a grand chair for a king |
Writing Task
Would you rather be a useful oak, or a tree that the axe leaves alone? Give a reason from the story. Start with: "I would rather be ... because ..."
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