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The Traveler and His Dog
Worksheet · Grades 2–6
Comprehension Questions
- What was the Traveler doing at the beginning of the story?
- How did the Dog respond to the Traveler's demand to hurry up?
- What lesson can be learned from the Dog's response?
- Why might the Traveler blame the Dog for the delay?
- Reflect on a time when you might have blamed someone else for a delay. What happened?
Vocabulary Exercise
Match the words on the left with their correct meanings on the right.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Traveler | A person who journeys from one place to another |
| Delay | To cause something to happen later than expected |
| Wagging | Moving back and forth quickly, usually referring to a tail |
| Loiterer | A person who lingers aimlessly or without purpose |
| Blame | To hold someone responsible for a fault or wrong |
Writing/Reflection Task
Reflect on the moral of the story. Write a few sentences about a time when you realized that you were responsible for a delay in your own plans. What did you learn from that experience?
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