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The Villager and the Serpent

Worksheet · Grades 2–6

Comprehension Questions

  1. What did the villager find in the snow?
  2. How did the villager help the serpent?
  3. What was the serpent's reaction after being revived?
  4. How did the villager feel about the serpent's actions?
  5. What moral lesson can be learned from this story?

Vocabulary Exercise

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

WordMeaning
1. VillagerA. A creature that slithers and has a forked tongue
2. SerpentB. A person who lives in a rural area
3. CharitableC. Kind and generous to others
4. IngrateD. An ungrateful person
5. RighteousE. Morally right or justifiable

Writing Reflection

Reflect on the story and answer the following questions:

  1. What do you think the villager could have done differently to avoid being harmed by the serpent?
  2. How does this story relate to the idea of helping others?
  3. Can you think of a time when helping someone did not turn out as you expected? Share your experience.

End of Worksheet

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