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The Woman and Her Hen

Worksheet · Grades 2–4

Comprehension Questions

  1. What did the woman want to achieve with her hen?
  2. How did the woman try to increase the hen's egg production?
  3. What was the outcome of the woman's actions?
  4. What moral lesson can be learned from this story?
  5. How does this story relate to the theme of greed?

Vocabulary Exercise

Match the words with their correct meanings. Write the letter of the correct definition next to each word.

WordDefinition
1. HenA. To give something in greater quantity
2. BarleyB. A female bird, especially a chicken
3. SleekC. A type of grain often used for animal feed
4. FatD. Smooth and shiny in appearance
5. PurposeE. The reason for which something is done

Writing/Reflection Task

Reflect on the story and answer the following questions. Use the blank lines to write your responses.

  1. What do you think the woman could have done differently to achieve her goal?
  2. Have you ever wanted something so much that you took a risk? What happened?
  3. Write down a moral you believe is important in life and how it relates to this story.

End of Worksheet.

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