The Antenna'd Insect and the Praying Mantis

Once upon a time, in a yard outside a house, there lived an insect with long antennae. He lived in a nest on the ground with his queen. One day, he saw a different insect with big jaws and wondered about its size. He asked the queen and she said it was a praying mantis. The insect was amazed by its size and strength, and wanted to see it for himself. So, he climbed to the top of the house to find the praying mantis. When he finally found it, he realized that even though it was bigger, they both had the same purpose: to protect their nests and their queens. The end.

Reflections

  1. What is the main character of the story?

  2. Where does the insect live in the story?

  3. What did the insect learn about size and strength?

  4. What is the purpose of the praying mantis in the story?

  5. Why did the insect climb to the top of the house in the story?

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