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Once upon a time, in a sunny savanna, lived Hare, the fastest runner you'd ever meet! His fur was as brown as rich chocolate, and his nose twitched with confidence. One day, Hyena, with his loud laugh and spotted coat, challenged Hare to a race.
"Ha!" boomed Hyena, "I bet I can beat you, slowpoke!"
Hare chuckled. "A race, Hyena? You wouldn't stand a chance!"
Now, Hyena wasn't the brightest, but he was determined to win. He secretly decided to cheat! The race route crossed a wide river, and Hyena knew Hare couldn't swim.
The big day arrived. The sun beat down as Zebra waved the starting flag. Hare bolted! He was like a blur, his long ears flapping in the wind. Hyena lumbered behind, pretending to run.
When they reached the river, Hare stopped short. "Oh no!" he squeaked. "I can't swim!".
Seeing his chance, Hyena cackled, "Looks like I win, slowpoke!" But wait! Hare wasn't giving up. He saw a log floating by and had a clever idea.
"Hey Hyena," he called, "look over there! I think I see a shortcut across the river!"
Hyena, always gullible (easily tricked!), turned his head to see. In that moment, Hare hopped onto the log and started paddling with his strong back legs.
By the time Hyena realized he'd been tricked, Hare was already halfway across! He reached the other side, shook himself off, and raced towards the finish line. Hyena, frustrated and slow, could only watch as Hare crossed the line with a triumphant wiggle of his nose.
Hare had won! He may not have been the strongest, but his cleverness and quick thinking saved the day. Hyena learned a valuable lesson: Cheating never gets you anywhere!
New Vocabulary:
Savanna: A grassy plain in Africa with few trees.
Challenge: To dare someone to do something.
Determined: Having a strong desire to do something.
Cheat: To break the rules to win.
Bolted: Ran away very suddenly and quickly.
Lumbered: Moved slowly and clumsily
Cackled: Laughed loudly and harshly.
Clever: Smart and good at thinking of solutions.
Gullible: Easy to be tricked or fooled.
Paddled: Used his legs or paws to move through water.
Frustrated: Feeling annoyed and unable to do something.
Triumphant: Feeling very happy and proud about winning.
Valuable lesson: An important thing you learn from an experience.
Comprehension Questions for "The Cunning Hare and Hyena"
Comprehension Questions for "The Cunning Hare and Hyena"
Remembering the Story:
Who are the two main characters in the story?
What did Hyena Challenge Hare to do?
Why did Hare stop at the river?
How did Hare win the race?
Thinking About the Characters:
How was Hare different from Hyena? (Think about their personalities or how they acted during the race.)
Was it okay for Hyena to try and cheat? Why or why not?
Learning a Lesson:
What do you think the saying "cheating never gets you anywhere" means?
Can you think of a time when being smart or using your brain helped you solve a problem? Tell your friends or classmates about it!
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Answers to Comprehension Questions for "The Cunning Hare and Hyena"
Answers to Comprehension Questions for "The Cunning Hare and Hyena"
Remembering the Story:
Who are the two main characters in the story?
Hare and Hyena
What did Hyena Challenge Hare to do?
Hyena challenged Hare to a race.
Why did Hare stop at the river?
Hare stopped at the river because he couldn't swim.
How did Hare win the race?
Hare tricked Hyena and used a log to float across the river, reaching the finish line first.
Thinking About the Characters:
How was Hare different from Hyena? (Think about their personalities or how they acted during the race.)
Hare was clever and quick-thinking. He used his brain to overcome the obstacle of the river. He also seemed confident and positive.
Hyena was not very bright and relied on cheating to try and win. He was frustrated and loud when he lost.
Was it okay for Hyena to try and cheat? Why or why not?
No, it was not okay for Hyena to try and cheat. Cheating is unfair because it breaks the rules and gives Hyena an advantage he doesn't deserve. It also spoils the fun of the competition for everyone.
Learning a Lesson:
What do you think the saying "cheating never gets you anywhere" means?
The saying "cheating never gets you anywhere" means that if you try to win by breaking the rules, you won't feel good about it in the end. You might even get caught and disqualified. It's better to win fair and square because then you know you earned the victory.
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