Generated with Monsha

The Lazy Beggar: Story Worksheet

Worksheet · Year 3 · English

The Lazy Beggar: Story Worksheet

The Lazy Beggar Worksheet

Name: ___________________________ Date: ____________________________
fig 1: Finn the fisherman and the beggar celebrate a successful catch, illustrating the rewards of hard work.
fig 1: Finn the fisherman and the beggar celebrate a successful catch, illustrating the rewards of hard work.



Activity 1: Vocabulary and Word Work

Part A: Match the Word to its Meaning Draw a line to connect the word on the left with the correct meaning on the right.
Word
Meaning
1. Generous
A. Able to wait for something without getting upset.
2. Dimes
B. A duty or task that you must take care of.
3. Patient
C. Willing to give more than what is expected.
4. Stunned
D. Feeling happy and satisfied.
5. Contentment
E. Small coins or money.
6. Responsibility
F. Very surprised or shocked.
Part B: Fill in the Blanks Use the words from the word bank below to complete the sentences.
Word Bank: fishing, generous, patience, responsibility, rewards
  1. Tofu tried to avoid his school ____________________ by giving treats to Bill.
  1. Finn was a ____________________ man who worked hard every day to earn his living.
  1. The beggar had to show ____________________ while waiting for the net to fill up.
  1. Finn taught the beggar how to earn his own money by ____________________ at the river.
  1. Hard work brings much better ____________________ than being lazy.


Activity 2: Story Comprehension

Part A: True or False Read each sentence. Circle True if it is correct and False if it is wrong.
  1. Tofu did all his science projects by himself.     True / False
  1. Bill got sick after eating too many treats and doing Tofu’s work.     True / False
  1. Finn sold his fish in the market every evening.     True / False
  1. The beggar was too weak and sick to work for himself.     True / False
  1. The beggar learned that hard work makes you feel satisfied.     True / False
Part B: Comprehension Questions Answer the following questions based on the story.
  1. Why was Tofu’s teacher, Miss Ellie, upset with him?


  1. What did Tofu give to his friend Bill to get him to do his schoolwork?

  1. Who was Finn, and how did he earn his money?


  1. Why did Finn invite the beggar to the river instead of just giving him money?


  1. What was the "greater reward" that the beggar found inside the fishing net?




Activity 3: Reflection and Creativity

Part A: Short Writing Task What lesson did Tofu learn from Tia’s story? Write 3–5 sentences explaining the moral of the story.





Part B: Creative Drawing In the box below, draw a picture of Finn and the beggar at the river with the fishing net full of fish. Label your characters!
​


The Lazy Beggar: Story Activities

The Lazy Beggar Worksheet

Name: ___________________________ Date: ____________________________
fig 1: Finn the fisherman and the beggar celebrate a successful catch, illustrating the rewards of hard work.
fig 1: Finn the fisherman and the beggar celebrate a successful catch, illustrating the rewards of hard work.



Activity 1: Vocabulary Master

Part A: Word Matching Activity Draw a line to match each word from the story to its correct meaning.
Word
Meaning
1. Generous
A. Small coins or pieces of money.
2. Dimes
B. To feel very tired after working hard.
3. Patient
C. Being happy and satisfied with what you have.
4. Contentment
D. A duty or task that you are expected to do.
5. Stunned
E. Willing to give or share with others.
6. Responsibility
F. Feeling annoyed because you cannot do something.
7. Frustrated
G. Able to wait calmly for a long time.
8. Exhausted
H. Very surprised, shocked, or amazed.
Part B: Fill in the Blanks Use the words in the box to complete the sentences. Each word is used once.
fishing — rewards — generous — patience — responsibility
  1. It is our ____________________ to finish our schoolwork on time.
  1. Finn was very ____________________ and wanted to help the beggar change his life.
  1. The beggar had to practice ____________________ while the net was in the water.
  1. You can earn your own money by learning a skill, like ____________________.
  1. Hard work always brings the best ____________________ in the end.


Activity 2: Story Detective

Part A: True or False Circle True if the sentence is correct based on the story, or False if it is not.
  1. Tofu paid his friend Bill with chocolates to do his homework.     True / False
  1. Bill stayed healthy and finished all of Tofu's projects.     True / False
  1. Finn the fisherman was a lazy man who didn't like working.     True / False
  1. The beggar arrived at the river very early in the morning.     True / False
  1. The "greater reward" was a big bag of gold coins.     True / False
  1. The beggar learned how to provide for himself.     True / False
Part B: Comprehension Questions Write your answers on the lines provided.
  1. Why did Tofu get into trouble with his teacher, Miss Ellie?


  1. How did Finn spend his day before meeting the beggar in the evening?


  1. What did Finn notice about the beggar that made him want to teach him a lesson?

  1. Describe what happened when the beggar finally pulled the net out of the water.


  1. What is the main lesson or moral of this story?




Activity 3: Creative Corner

Part A: Story Reflection In 3–5 sentences, write about a time you worked hard on a task. How did you feel when you finished it?





Part B: Draw the Scene Draw a picture of the "Greater Reward" (the net full of fish) in the box below. Don't forget to color it in!


|

The Lazy Beggar: Story Worksheet

The Lazy Beggar Worksheet

Name: ___________________________ Date: ____________________________
fig 1: Finn the fisherman and the beggar celebrate a successful catch, illustrating the rewards of hard work.
fig 1: Finn the fisherman and the beggar celebrate a successful catch, illustrating the rewards of hard work.



Activity 1: Vocabulary and Sentence Building

Part A: Word Match Draw a line to match the story word to its correct meaning.
Word
Meaning
1. Generous
A. A state of happiness and satisfaction.
2. Responsibility
B. Willing to give more than what is expected.
3. Contentment
C. Very surprised or shocked.
4. Patient
D. Having a duty to take care of a task.
5. Stunned
E. Able to wait for something without getting upset.
Part B: Finish the Sentence Use your own words to finish these sentences based on the story.
  1. Tofu got into trouble because __________________________________________________

  1. Finn decided not to give the beggar money because _______________________________

  1. Before the sun rose, the beggar ________________________________________________

  1. When they pulled the net out of the river, they found ___________________________



Activity 2: Story Facts and Comprehension

Part A: True or False Circle the correct answer.
  1. Tofu gave Bill chocolates so Bill would do his homework.     True / False
  1. Bill stayed healthy and finished the science project.     True / False
  1. Finn the fisherman worked hard from morning until evening.     True / False
  1. The beggar was too sick to work.     True / False
  1. The beggar learned that he could earn his own money.     True / False
Part B: Fill in the Blanks Use the words from the randomized word bank below to fill in the gaps.
rewards — patience — fishing — lesson — generous
  1. Tia told Tofu a story to teach him an important ____________________.
  1. Finn was a ____________________ man who helped others in a smart way.
  1. The beggar had to show ____________________ while waiting for the fish.
  1. Learning the skill of ____________________ changed the beggar's life.
  1. Doing your own work brings much better ____________________ than being lazy.


Activity 3: Creative Thinking and Drawing

Part A: Short Writing Activity What was the moral of the story? Write 3–5 sentences explaining what you learned from Finn and the beggar.





Part B: Draw the Story In the box below, draw the "Greater Reward" that Finn showed the beggar.


|