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The Sportsman and the Squirrel
Worksheet · Grades 9+
Comprehension Questions
- What event led the Sportsman to pursue the Squirrel?
- How did the Squirrel respond to the Sportsman’s claim of compassion?
- What realization did the Sportsman have at the end of the story?
- What moral lesson can be drawn from this fable?
Vocabulary Exercise
Match the words to their correct definitions by writing the letter of the definition next to the corresponding word.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Compassion | A. The act of pursuing or chasing after something |
| 2. Hypocrisy | B. A strong feeling of sympathy for someone in distress |
| 3. Exhaustion | C. The condition of being very tired or worn out |
| 4. Pursue | D. Claiming to have beliefs or virtues that one does not actually possess |
Reflection Task
Reflect on the story and its message. Consider why the Squirrel's response was powerful and what it teaches about compassion.
- What feelings did the story evoke in you?
- How can you apply the moral of this story in your own life?
- Do you think the Sportsman truly felt compassion? Why or why not?
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