Being Friends

EXERCISES:

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1. Even though the tortoise, the deer, the crow and the mouse were very different from each other, yet they were good friends.

2. The crow, the deer and the mouse made a plan to help their friend.

3. It is very important to have good friends, but it is even more important to be a good friend.

4. If your friends hurt you, forgive them quickly.

5. When good friends meet, they enjoy their time together.

Answer the following questions:

1. Why was the hunter able to catch the tortoise easily?
Ans: Because the tortoise was very slow and could not hide quickly like the others.

2. How did the deer fool the hunter?
Ans: The deer lay down on the road pretending to be dead. When the hunter came near, thinking the deer was dead, the other animals were able to carry out their plan to save the tortoise.

3. Give any two reasons why you would say that the crow, the deer, the mouse and the tortoise were "good" friends.
Ans: (i) They helped each other in times of trouble.
(ii) They worked together to save their friend, the tortoise.

4. Why is it important to have a good friend or many good friends?
Ans: It is important to have good friends because they love and help us. They make us feel happy and support us in difficult times.

5. Give three examples of good things that we can learn from our friends.
Ans: (i) Helping and caring for others.
(ii) Sharing our things.
(iii) Being honest and forgiving.

Values in action (CLASS ACTIVITY):

4. Write 5 ways in which you can be a good friend to your friends.
Ans: (i) Help them when they are in trouble.
(ii) Share my things with them.
(iii) Be honest and kind to them.
(iv) Forgive them when they make mistakes.
(v) Make them feel happy and included.