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The Ox and the Frog

Worksheet · Grades 2–5

Comprehension Questions

  1. What happened to the young frog at the pool?
  2. How did the mother frog react to the loss of her son?
  3. What did the mother frog try to do when she learned about the ox?
  4. What warning did the son give to his mother?
  5. What moral lesson can be drawn from the story?

Vocabulary Exercise

Match the words from the left column with their correct meanings in the right column.

WordMeaning
1. TrodA. A small amphibian often found in wet areas
2. BroodB. To step or walk on something
3. Cloven heelC. A group of young animals, especially birds
4. PuffD. To swell or inflate, often with air
5. HugeE. Very large in size

Writing/Reflection Task

Reflect on the story and answer the following questions:

  1. What do you think the mother frog learned from her experience?
  2. Have you ever tried to imitate someone or something that is much bigger or stronger than you? What happened?
  3. How can this story apply to real-life situations where people might try to be something they are not?

Feel free to illustrate your answers with small drawings or diagrams if you like!

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