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The Old Man and the Pupil
Worksheet · Grades 9+
Comprehension Questions
- Who does the Beautiful Old Man meet in the story?
- What advice does the Old Man give to the Sunday-school Pupil?
- How does the Pupil react to the Old Man's words?
- What surprising detail does the Pupil notice after the Old Man touches his head?
- What does the Old Man reveal about himself at the end of the encounter?
Vocabulary Matching Exercise
Match the words in Column A with their meanings in Column B.
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Beautiful | A. A person who follows a moral code |
| 2. Pirate | B. An attractive appearance |
| 3. Custom | C. A practice or tradition |
| 4. Wise | D. Showing good judgment |
| 5. Righteous | E. Someone who engages in theft or piracy |
Writing/Reflection Task
Reflect on the story and answer the following questions. Use the lines provided for your responses.
- What lesson do you think the story is trying to teach?
- How can you apply the lesson from the story in your own life?
- Describe a situation where you learned from an older person.
Remember:
Stories often carry simple lessons that can teach us important morals. Reflect on your own experiences and think about how they relate to the stories you read!
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