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The Swallow the Serpent and the Court of Justice
Worksheet · Grades 3–5
Comprehension Questions
- Where did the Swallow build her nest?
- Why did she think this place was safe?
- How did the Swallow look after her chicks?
- What did the Swallow find when she came home with a fly in her beak?
- How does the Swallow feel at the end? Which words show this?
Vocabulary
Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. ledge | A. treated unfairly or hurt |
| 2. hatched | B. people who listen and decide what is fair |
| 3. judges | C. a narrow shelf of stone on a wall |
| 4. woe | D. the fair things everyone should be able to have |
| 5. rights | E. great sadness |
| 6. wronged | F. brought out of eggs |
Writing Task
Write a kind note to the Swallow from one of the judges. Start with: "Dear Swallow, you chose this wall because ..."
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