Think and Learn: Reading Passage “The Crow and the Pitcher” for Class 1 

This Grade 1 reading comprehension worksheet retells the classic moral story The Crow and the Pitcher. It teaches children the value of intelligence and problem solving through a simple, engaging passage designed to build early comprehension and reasoning skills. 

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Early Learning? 

1. It helps children connect cause and effect in a story. 
2. It strengthens vocabulary, attention, and memory. 
3. It encourages moral understanding through relatable tales. 
4. It builds confidence in reading and answering questions independently. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

📖 Reading Passage – The Crow and the Pitcher 
A short story about a thirsty crow who uses stones to raise the water level in a pitcher, showing clever thinking and persistence. 

🧠 Objective Questions – Multiple Choice 
Students answer fact-based questions about what the crow did, what happened next, and what the story teaches. 

✏️ Subjective Questions – Short Answers 
Learners write thoughtful responses about the crow’s actions, why he was called clever, and what they would do in a similar situation. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Objective Questions: 
1. b) A pitcher with water 
2. b) The water was too low 
3. c) Stones 
4. a) Other birds 
5. b) Water rose 
6. c) He used stones to get water 

Subjective Questions: 
7. The crow dropped small stones into the pitcher. 
8. The other birds learned because the crow used clever ideas. 
9. The water level rose so the crow could drink. 
10. I would help the crow by giving water or showing it how to drink. 

Help your child build strong comprehension and moral awareness through this timeless story of creativity and intelligence! 

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