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The She Goats and Their Beards
Worksheet · Grades 5–8
Comprehension Questions
- What did the she-goats ask Jupiter for, and what did they do once they had it?
- List three things the he-goats did to show they were cross.
- What does the oldest he-goat believe a beard proves?
- What does Jupiter say a beard does not give anyone?
- Does anything in the story prove that the he-goats are stronger than the she-goats? Explain.
Vocabulary
Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. badge | A. looked closely at something |
| 2. peered | B. moved a hand gently over something |
| 3. snorted | C. a sign worn to show who you are |
| 4. stroked | D. the strength to do something hard or frightening |
| 5. courage | E. blew air noisily through the nose |
Writing Task
Write a short reply from the she-goats that answers the he-goats' cry of "It isn't fair!" Use one detail from the story. Start with: Our beards take nothing from you because ...
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