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Fable —The Journey to the Witch’s House Worksheet

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  • 2
Standards
  • RL.2.2
  • RL.2.1
  • RL.2.3
  • RL.2.10
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About the "The Journey to the Witch's House" Worksheet

The Journey to the Witch's House is an engaging fable-based reading comprehension worksheet designed for second-grade students. This interactive and printable worksheet presents a captivating story about Fox and Squirrel's journey to find a witch who grants wishes. The narrative unfolds as the two characters encounter various forest animals in need of assistance, showcasing the importance of kindness and helpfulness.

Throughout the worksheet, students are encouraged to follow along with the story and analyze the characters' actions and motivations. The fable concludes with a moral lesson about the value of helping others and the rewards of kindness. After reading the story, students are presented with thought-provoking questions that prompt them to reflect on the characters' behaviors, identify key themes, and articulate the central message of the tale. This worksheet serves as an excellent tool for developing reading comprehension skills, critical thinking abilities, and moral reasoning in young learners.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Reading comprehension and story analysis
  • Character trait identification and evaluation
  • Understanding cause-and-effect relationships in narratives
  • Recognizing and articulating moral lessons in stories
  • Developing empathy and understanding the importance of helping others

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive

  • Students will be able to identify and describe character traits based on actions in the story.
  • Learners will comprehend and explain the central message or moral of the fable.

Psychomotor

  • Students will practice fine motor skills by writing answers to the questions.
  • Learners will enhance their visual tracking skills while reading the story.

Affective

  • Students will develop an appreciation for kindness and helping others.
  • Learners will cultivate empathy by understanding the feelings of characters in different situations.

Interpersonal/Social

  • Students will discuss the story and share their interpretations with classmates, improving communication skills.
  • Learners will relate the moral of the story to real-life situations, enhancing their social awareness.

Tags

Reading comprehension, Fable analysis, Character traits, Moral lessons, Second grade, Story elements, Critical thinking, Empathy development, Narrative skills, Question answering

Common Core Standards Covered

RL.2.1
Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
RL.2.10
By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories and poetry, in the grades 2–3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
RL.2.2
Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
RL.2.3
Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.

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