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Why did the Ant become upset when the Grasshopper surprised her?
Why did the Ant become upset when the Grasshopper surprised her?
- She was too busy to be interrupted.
- She thought his joke was mean.
- She was frightened by the Grasshopper.
- She dropped the grain she had collected. (correct)
What is the main difference in how the Ant and the Grasshopper spend their time?
What is the main difference in how the Ant and the Grasshopper spend their time?
- The Ant collects food, and the Grasshopper plays. (correct)
- The Ant rests while the Grasshopper works.
- The Ant prepares for winter, and the Grasshopper prepares for summer.
- The Ant talks while the Grasshopper listens.
What lesson did the Grasshopper learn at the end of the story?
What lesson did the Grasshopper learn at the end of the story?
- It is better to ask for help than to work alone.
- It is fun to play tricks on your friends.
- It is important to prepare for the future. (correct)
- It is not fun to work hard all day.
How does the arrival of winter affect the Grasshopper?
How does the arrival of winter affect the Grasshopper?
Why does the Ant warn the Grasshopper about preparing for the cold days ahead?
Why does the Ant warn the Grasshopper about preparing for the cold days ahead?
What does the Ant do when the Grasshopper asks for food?
What does the Ant do when the Grasshopper asks for food?
If the Grasshopper had prepared for the winter like the Ant, what would he most likely have done during the summer and fall?
If the Grasshopper had prepared for the winter like the Ant, what would he most likely have done during the summer and fall?
Which of the following statements best describes the theme of the story?
Which of the following statements best describes the theme of the story?
What detail indicates that winter came unexpectedly?
What detail indicates that winter came unexpectedly?
What can you infer from the statement, "Grasshopper had learned his lesson and promised that from then on he would prepare for winter."
What can you infer from the statement, "Grasshopper had learned his lesson and promised that from then on he would prepare for winter."
Flashcards
Prepare
Prepare
To get ready for something that might happen in the future.
Carefree
Carefree
Not worried or anxious; without concerns.
Begged
Begged
To ask for something in a humble way.
Grasshopper
Grasshopper
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Ant
Ant
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Winter
Winter
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Lesson Learned
Lesson Learned
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Study Notes
Story Summary: Grasshopper and Ant
- The grasshopper spends his days hopping around and relaxing, while the ant works hard to collect food.
- The grasshopper startles the ant.
- The ant is upset that the grasshopper made her drop the thirty pieces of grain she collected.
- The ant mentions that winter is coming and they need to prepare or they are in danger of starving.
- The grasshopper says he will collect food tomorrow but will remain carefree today.
- Winter arrives with a terrible wind and the grasshopper is hungry and does not think he will survive.
- The grasshopper goes to the ant's house and begs for food.
- The ant gives the grasshopper food after reminding him that she warned him to prepare for winter as you cannot survive the winter if you don't prepare.
- The grasshopper learns his lesson and promises to prepare for the winter from then on.
Characters
- Grasshopper: Carefree, does not prepare for the future.
- Ant: Hardworking, prepares for the future.
Setting
- A field, during the time leading up to winter.
Moral of the Story
- It is important to prepare for the future.
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