The Ant and the Grasshopper
What was the ant doing when the grasshopper saw her?
She was dragging corn to dry in the sun.
This is the main lesson taught in “The Ant and the Grasshopper.”
What is hard work and planning ahead are important?
This insect works hard all summer collecting food.
Who is the ant?
The season the ant prepares for all year long.
What is winter?
Why did the grasshopper have nothing saved up?
Because he worked hard all through the summer.
The grasshopper spends his time doing this instead of preparing for winter.
What is singing and relaxing?
This character wastes time instead of preparing for winter.
Who is the grasshopper?
The grasshopper’s problem begins when he runs out of this.
What is food?
In “The Richer, the Poorer,” Bess believes happiness comes from this.
What is freedom and enjoying life?
These are the two sisters in “The Richer, the Poorer.”
Who are Bess and Lottie?
Lottie and Bess disagree about how to live their lives. This is called a _____.
What is conflict?
Dorothy West’s story shows that money does not always equal this.
What is happiness?
This sister becomes wealthy by working hard and saving money.
Who is Lottie?
Bess's lifestyle is different because he values experiences more than this.
What is money?
Both stories teach readers to think carefully about this before making choices.
What is the future or consequences?
This sister enjoys traveling and living freely instead of becoming rich.
Who is Bess?