GRADE 4, 5 AND 6 - READING SHORT STORIES - THE LEGEND OF THE DIPPER

Summary

In a parched land where no rain had fallen for ages, a young girl embarks on a quest to find water for her ailing mother. After a long journey, she discovers a small spring and collects water in her teapot. Along the way, she shows kindness to a thirsty dog and a stranger, which transforms her teapot into silver and then gold. Upon returning home, her mother's recovery and the teapot's final transformation into a diamond symbolize the girl's bravery, kindness, and selflessness, now a shining reminder in the sky for all to see.

Takeaways

• 📖 The story is called 'The Legend of the Deeper' and involves a long drought in the land.
• 🌵 The land was dry and parched, with even big trees dying and creeks drying up.
• 😢 A little girl's mother became ill and desperately needed water.
• 💧 The little girl found a small spring on a mountainside that was almost dry.
• 🐕 She shared some water with a thirsty dog, and her tin dipper turned into a silver dipper.
• 👨‍🌾 The girl met a stranger who asked for water, and the dipper transformed into gold.
• 🏠 The girl finally reached home without drinking any water herself and gave it to her mother.
• ✨ After the mother drank, the golden dipper turned into a diamond dipper and floated into the sky.
• 🌟 The diamond dipper became a symbol in the sky, reminding everyone of the girl's bravery, kindness, and unselfishness.
• 🎉 The story includes a comprehension check at the end, with questions about key details.

Q & A

Why was the land described as parch and brown?

The land was parch and brown because there had been no rain for a very long time, causing extreme dryness and making the land unable to sustain vegetation properly.

What was the condition of the water sources like creeks and fountains?

The water sources, including creeks and fountains, had dried up due to the prolonged absence of rain, leaving no water for the inhabitants and the environment.

What was the mother's urgent need that prompted the little girl's action?

The mother was suffering from extreme thirst and needed a drink of clear, cold water, which motivated the little girl to go on a quest to find water.

Where did the little girl find the initial source of water?

The little girl found a tiny spring on the mountainside, which, although almost dry, provided her with the first drops of water for her container.

What transformation occurred to the girl's container after she shared water with the dog?

After the girl shared water with a thirsty dog, her container transformed from a simple 'te deeper' into a silver deeper, still full of water.

How did the stranger's interaction with the girl affect her container?

When the stranger drank from the silver deeper, it transformed into a gold deeper, remaining full of sparkling water.

What was the little girl's motivation for not drinking the water herself despite being tired and thirsty?

The little girl's motivation for not drinking the water was her dedication to bringing it to her mother, who was in dire need of it due to her illness.

What was the final transformation of the container after the mother drank from it?

After the mother drank the water and recovered, the gold deeper transformed into a diamond deeper, which then left the girl's fingers to shine in the sky.

What is the significance of the diamond deeper shining in the sky?

The diamond deeper in the sky serves as a reminder of the little girl's bravery, kindness, and unselfishness, inspiring all children to emulate these virtues.

What moral lesson can be derived from the story of the little girl and her quest for water?

The story imparts the moral lesson of selflessness, kindness, and bravery, showing that even in difficult times, one's actions can have a profound impact on others and be remembered.

How did the story illustrate the importance of being kind to strangers?

The story illustrates the importance of kindness to strangers through the little girl's actions, which not only helped the stranger but also led to positive transformations of her container, symbolizing the rewards of kindness.