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The Two Bags

Worksheet · Grades 5–8

Comprehension Questions

  1. What do the two bags symbolize in the story?
  2. Why do people tend to focus more on the faults of others rather than their own?
  3. What lesson or moral can be drawn from the story?
  4. How does the story encourage self-reflection?
  5. Can you think of a personal experience where you noticed a fault in someone else but overlooked your own?

Vocabulary Matching Exercise

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

WordMeaning
1. FaultA. A lesson or principle to guide behavior
2. NeighborB. A mistake or error
3. MoralC. A person living near or next to another
4. BlindD. Unable to see or notice
5. LegendE. A traditional story, often involving the supernatural

Writing Reflection Task

Reflect on the story and write your thoughts in the space provided below.

  1. Describe a time when you realized you were quick to judge someone else. What did you learn from that experience?
  2. How can you apply the moral of this story in your daily life?

Additional Thoughts

Feel free to add any other thoughts or reflections about the story below:

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