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The Shepherd and the Dog
Worksheet · Grades 2–4
Comprehension Questions
- What was the Shepherd doing at the gate of the fold?
- How did the Shepherd feel as he counted?
- What did the last shape look like?
- What did the Dog do when he knew it was no sheep?
- What question did the Dog ask the Shepherd?
Vocabulary
Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. fold | A. not bright, with only a little light |
| 2. dim | B. a small bar that holds a gate shut |
| 3. woolly | C. to think that something will happen |
| 4. sniffed | D. covered in thick, soft wool |
| 5. latch | E. breathed in through the nose to smell something |
| 6. expect | F. a fenced place that keeps sheep safe at night |
Writing Task
The Dog stood in front of the gate with a wolf close by. Write why that was a brave thing to do. Start with: The Dog was brave because ...
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