Here are the answers to the questions on your worksheet based on the story "The Lion & The Mouse."
1. What is the author's purpose of the story?
The author wants to teach a lesson about kindness. The story shows that even small acts of kindness can be very important and might be returned later when you least expect it.
2. What are the characters?
The main characters are:
* A Lion
* A Mouse
* Hunters (who appear briefly)
3. What is the moral lesson?
The moral lesson is written at the bottom of the story:
"A kindness is never wasted." This means that being nice to others is always a good thing, even if they seem too small or weak to help you back.
4. How does the Mouse help the Lion?
When the Lion was caught by hunters and tied up with strong ropes, the Mouse heard his roar. The Mouse came over and used his sharp teeth to gnaw (chew) through the ropes, setting the Lion free.
5. Have you ever helped someone and made a friend?
*(Note: This is a personal question for you to answer. Here is an example of how you could write your answer)*:
"Yes, once I helped a classmate pick up their books when they dropped them in the hallway. We started talking and became good friends who play together at recess."
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of story elements worksheet for third grade.
