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The Two Fellows and the Bear
Worksheet · Grades 4–8
Comprehension Questions
- What event triggers the main action in the story?
- How does the first traveller react when he sees the bear?
- What does the second traveller do to protect himself from the bear?
- What lesson does the second traveller learn from his experience with the bear and his friend?
- How do the actions of the two fellows illustrate the theme of friendship?
Vocabulary Exercise
Match the words from the story with their correct definitions.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fellow | A person who is in the same group or team |
| Desert | To abandon or leave someone in a difficult situation |
| Muzzle | The projecting part of the face of an animal, including the nose and mouth |
| Sniff | To inhale through the nose to smell something |
| Growl | A low, guttural sound made by an animal, often as a warning |
Writing/Reflection Task
Reflect on the moral of the story. Write your thoughts in the lines below:
- What do you think is the main lesson of "The Two Fellows and the Bear"?
- Have you ever experienced a time when a friend was not there for you when you needed them? How did that make you feel?
- How can you apply this story's lesson to your own life?
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