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The Two Crabs
Worksheet · Grades 2–5
Comprehension Questions
- What were the two Crabs doing on the sand?
- What advice did the mother Crab give to her child?
- How did the young Crab respond to its mother's advice?
- What lesson can we learn from the interaction between the mother and the young Crab?
- Why is the saying "Example is the best precept" significant in the story?
Vocabulary Exercise
Match the words with their correct meanings in the table below.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. Accustom | A. A way of walking |
| 2. Gracefully | B. To make familiar with something |
| 3. Example | C. Elegantly or with smoothness |
| 4. Precept | D. A principle or rule intended to guide behavior |
Writing/Reflection Task
Reflect on the story and answer the following questions. Write your responses in the space provided.
- Why do you think it is important for parents to set a good example for their children?
- Can you think of a time when you learned something important by observing someone else? Describe that experience.
- What moral lesson do you take away from the story of the two Crabs?
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