English Assignment two – story features (23rd September 2020)

1. How does Ant act like a person in the fable? Make a list of three ways.
a) Works hard

b) Thinks about the future

c) Optimistic

2. How does Grasshopper act like a person in the fable? Make a list of three ways.
a) Bossy
b) Lazy
c) Fun loving
3. Write two short paragraphs describing the personalities of Ant and Grasshopper, using examples
from the text of how they speak and act.
Paragraph 1 – ANT: The ant was

Paragraph 2 – Grasshopper:

4. Sort these adjectives into two lists to describe Ant and Grasshopper.

Ant grasshopper
Practicle Irresponsible

Cheerful Thoughtless

Hard-working Bossy

Optimistic Cheery

Serious Dull

Down-to-earth Unkind

Chirpy Fun-loving

Sensible Freckless

Prudent Worthy

Happy-go-lucky
English Assignment two – story features (23rd September 2020)

5. Create a short conversation in which Grasshopper asks Ant for help at the end of the story.
(Minimum 6 lines)

Grasshopper:
Ant:
Grasshopper:
Ant:
Grasshopper:
Ant:

6. Write a short paragraph explaining what you would say and do if Grasshopper asked you for
help. Give reasons.