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The Wolf and the Babe
Worksheet · Grades 9+
Comprehension Questions
- What did the Mother threaten to do if the Babe did not be quiet?
- How did the Wolf react to the Mother's words throughout the day?
- What happened at night when the Old Man returned?
- What might the Wolf have been thinking as he waited below the window?
- What lesson or moral can we learn from this story?
Vocabulary Matching Exercise
Match the words on the left with their correct meanings on the right.
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 1. Famishing | A. A small child or infant |
| 2. Cottage | B. To become very hungry |
| 3. Threaten | C. To warn of harm or danger |
| 4. Babe | D. A small house in the countryside |
| 5. Return | E. To come back to a place |
Writing/Reflection Task
Reflect on the story and answer the following questions:
- What do you think the moral of the story is?
- How might the Wolf’s situation symbolize a larger theme in life?
- Write a short paragraph about a time when you faced a difficult situation and what you learned from it.
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