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The Sun and the Frogs

Worksheet · Grades 2–6

Comprehension Questions

  1. Who are the main characters in the story?
  2. What event were the subjects celebrating at the beginning of the story?
  3. Why were the frogs concerned about the Sun's marriage?
  4. What did the frogs fear would happen if the Sun had children?
  5. How does Aesop interpret the situation of the frogs?

Vocabulary Exercise

Match the words on the left with their meanings on the right.

WordMeaning
1. TyrantA. A large body of water, usually fresh water
2. ElatedB. A ruler who exercises absolute power, often cruelly
3. DestinyC. To be filled with joy or pride
4. DenizensD. The events that will necessarily happen to a person
5. SwampsE. Inhabitants or occupants of a particular place

Writing/Reflection Task

Reflect on the moral of the story. What lesson do you think the frogs learned from their situation?

What do you think this story teaches us about being aware of our circumstances?

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