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Short Story — Timmy and the Bird Worksheet

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  • RL.4.3
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About the "Timmy and the Bird" Worksheet

Timmy and the Bird presents a heartwarming story about compassion and caring for nature through a young boy's encounter with an injured bird. This interactive and printable worksheet, that aligns with the Common Core State Standards, Timmy and the Bird helps students develop their reading comprehension skills while exploring themes of kindness, responsibility, and the importance of helping others.

The worksheet combines narrative reading with thought-provoking questions that encourage students to analyze character development, identify themes, and understand symbolism. Through carefully structured questions, students explore the deeper meanings within the story, examine character motivations, and practice identifying multisyllabic words. The content helps students develop both analytical thinking skills and emotional intelligence while reinforcing the importance of environmental stewardship.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Understanding theme development and character analysis
  • Identifying symbolism in storytelling
  • Recognizing and identifying syllable patterns
  • Developing empathy and environmental awareness

Learning Outcomes

  • Students will identify and explain the main theme with supporting evidence
  • Students will analyze character traits and motivations with 85% accuracy
  • Students will identify six three-syllable words from the text
  • Students will explain symbolic elements in the narrative context

Cognitive

  • This interactive worksheet develops critical thinking through story analysis
  • Students learn to identify themes and interpret symbolic meaning

Psychomotor

  • The worksheet encourages written expression and word pattern recognition
  • Students practice organizing thoughts through structured responses

Affective

  • This interactive worksheet promotes empathy and compassion
  • Students develop positive attitudes toward helping others and nature

Reinforce

  • The worksheet facilitates discussions about kindness and responsibility
  • Students learn to value environmental stewardship and community care

Tags

reading comprehension, character analysis, theme identification, symbolism, syllable patterns, empathy development, environmental awareness, narrative elements, moral values, story analysis, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, nature appreciation

Common Core Standards Covered

RL.4.3
Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions).

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