Class 1 Reading Passage on The Thirsty Crow Fable



Class 1 Reading Passage on The Thirsty Crow Fable

Think Smart, Act Wise: Reading Passage “The Thirsty Crow” for Class 1
This Grade 1 reading comprehension worksheet retells the classic story The Thirsty Crow. It helps young readers understand the value of problem-solving, patience, and wisdom through a simple and engaging narrative.
Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Early Learning?
1. It strengthens understanding and recall through real-life problem-solving examples.
2. It builds logical thinking and creativity.
3. It encourages perseverance and smart decision-making.
4. It improves vocabulary and story sequencing skills.
What’s Inside This Worksheet?
📖 Reading Passage – The Thirsty Crow
A short story about a clever crow who finds a pot with little water and uses small stones to make the water rise so he can drink it.
🧠 Objective Questions – Multiple Choice
Students answer factual questions about what the crow did, what problem he faced, and what lesson the story teaches.
✏️ Subjective Questions – Short Answers
Learners write short answers reflecting on how the crow solved the problem and what they learned from the story.
✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)
Objective Questions:
1. c) Water
2. d) A pot
3. b) Water was low
4. a) Stones
5. c) Water rose
6. a) Be clever and try
Subjective Questions:
7. The water was low in the pot.
8. He could drink water.
9. He dropped stones into it.
10. We should think and act wisely.
Help your child build reading comprehension, reasoning, and creativity through this inspiring story of clever thinking and persistence!
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Frequently Asked Questions
They train children to find main ideas, recall actions, and express story morals clearly.
Because they build reading fluency and teach problem-solving through enjoyable storytelling.
By including relatable stories that make children think, predict, and explore cause and effect.