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The Wolf and the Shepherd

Worksheet · Grades 2–4

Comprehension Questions

  1. What does the wolf do on the first morning?
  2. How long does the wolf stay near the sheep and do nothing?
  3. What does the shepherd say to the wolf before he puts his stick away?
  4. What does the shepherd find when he comes home?
  5. What does "A wolf who waits is still a wolf" mean in this story?

Vocabulary

Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.

WordMeaning
1. flockA. someone who steals
2. grippedB. small bunches of wool or hair
3. guardC. a group of sheep
4. thiefD. held tightly
5. tuftsE. someone who keeps others safe

Writing Task

Write a note the shepherd could pin to his gate to warn other shepherds. Start with: Do not trust a wolf, even if

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