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Spider In The Old West Village
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Story: Spider In The Old West Village (MEDIUM)
Once upon a time, in a small western village, lived a friendly spider named Sam.
Sam was not an ordinary spider; he was a cowboy spider.
He wore a tiny cowboy hat and boots, and he loved to help the villagers.
One day, a group of bandits came to the village.
They were causing trouble, scaring the villagers, and stealing their food.
Sam, being brave and kind, decided to help.
He spun a large, strong web across the village entrance.
When the bandits tried to leave, they got stuck in Sam's web.
The villagers were grateful to Sam and celebrated his bravery.
From that day on, Sam became the village's protector, and everyone lived happily and peacefully.
Questions and Answers (10)
- Q: Who was Sam?
- A: Sam
- Q: What did Sam wear?
- A: A tiny cowboy hat and boots
- Q: Where did Sam live?
- A: In a small western village
- Q: Who came to the village one day?
- A: A group of bandits
- Q: What were the bandits doing in the village?
- A: They were causing trouble, scaring the villagers, and stealing their food
- Q: What did Sam decide to do?
- A: To help
- Q: What did Sam spin across the village entrance?
- A: A large, strong web
- Q: What happened to the bandits when they tried to leave?
- A: They got stuck in Sam's web
- Q: How did the villagers feel about Sam?
- A: Grateful
- Q: What became of Sam after that day?
- A: The village's protector
Why is this worksheet educational?
This story is educational because it introduces children to the concept of bravery and kindness.
Sam, the spider, is a positive role model who uses his abilities to help others.
This encourages children to think about how they can use their unique skills to contribute positively to their communities.
The story also introduces a historical setting - the Old West - which can spark children's interest in history and broaden their understanding of different times and places.
The story's language is simple and accessible, but it also introduces new vocabulary related to the western genre, such as 'bandits' and 'cowboy', which can help to expand children's vocabulary.
The questions about the story encourage children to recall and understand the story's events, which can support their reading comprehension skills.
The story's engaging and imaginative plot can also stimulate children's creativity and love of reading.