The Dove and the Ant

What was the ant's problem in the story?

• The ant wanted a cold drink of water.

• The ant fell into the water.

• The ant bit the hunter.

• The ant bit the dove.

How was the ant's problem solved?

• The hunter rescued him.

• The ant climbed out by himself.

• The dove brought a leaf to help the ant.

• The wind blew the ant.

What was the dove's problem?

• The dove got bitten by the ant.

• The hunter caught the dove.

• The dove couldn't hear the hunter sneaking up.

• The dove ate too many ants.

How was the dove's problem solved?

• The hunter let him go.

• The ant bit the hunter.

• The dove heard the hunter and flew away.

• The dove played dead.

Why does the author keep using the phrase, "That's what friends do."

• The author needs a good friend.

• The author wants the reader to learn a lesson.

• The author only knows one phrase.

• Ant and Dove are the author's friends.

Read the poster in the picture.

Based on this chart, what subgenre of fiction is The Ant and the Dove?

• Myth

• Fable

• Legend

• Fairy Tale

Read the following passage from the story:

Just then a pretty dove looked down. She saw the ant in the rive. She knew she had to help the ant. The dove flew to a tree. She used her beak to cut a leaf. She dropped the lead into the water. The ant swam hard and got on top of the leaf.

Based on this evidence, how would you characterize the dove?

• selfish

• clever

• generous

• delightful

Your text says: The Moral of the story If you help others, they will want to help you.

How would you define moral?

• lesson

• brain

• setting

• plot

"Startled, the mean dropped the net."

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

• process of

• surprised

• did or give in return

• amuse

"And the dove, thinking that you never can tell how or when a kindness may be repaid, flew away."

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

• process of

• surprised

• did or give in return

• amuse