The Crow and the Pitcher
Think • Try • Solve!
Welcome, Grade 3 readers! Today we will read the comprehension story, investigate why the pitcher was too heavy, learn how stones raise water, and answer all 5 questions!
“Ready to become a Reading Detective?”
Today's 4 Reading Missions
Tap each mission card to hear Miss Samar explain what we will accomplish!
1. Read with Fluency
Read Aesop's fable aloud with clear phrasing, great rhythm, and lively character voice.
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2. Spot Key Clues
Investigate the worksheet text: Why couldn't the crow reach the water? Why was it heavy?
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3. Play Reading Games
Put scrambled sentences in order, find missing mystery words, and practice reading emotions.
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4. Master Section A Questions
Complete all 5 questions from the worksheet and celebrate your success!
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Corby the Crow
Clever • Patient • Determined
🧠 Did You Know Crows Are Super Smart?
Scientists found that crows are as clever as a 7-year-old child! They can make tools, remember human faces, and solve multi-step puzzles!
Tap each character clue to learn more:
The Problem: Water Level Too Low!
Water is too low! Tap pebbles below to help Corby raise the water!
📖 Reading Clue From Text:
“She picked up some small stones and dropped them one by one into the pitcher, raising the water level each time.”
TAP THE PEBBLES INTO THE PITCHER:
Vocabulary Power-Up!
Tap each card to hear Miss Samar pronounce the word and use it in a sentence!
🏺 Pitcher
NounA tall container with a spout and handle for holding liquids.
“She saw a pitcher with water in it.”
🪨 Pebble
NounA small, smooth, rounded stone.
“She dropped small stones into the pitcher.”
📏 Narrow
AdjectiveHaving a small distance from side to side; not wide.
“The narrow opening was hard to reach.”
💡 Clever
AdjectiveSmart and quick to understand and solve tricky problems.
“Then the clever crow had an idea!”
Read the comprehension and answer the questions
“The Crow and the Pitcher”
“One hot day, a thirsty crow came upon a pitcher with water in it, but the water level was too low for the crow to reach. The crow tried to tip the pitcher over to get to the water, but it was too heavy.”
“Then the crow had an idea. She picked up some small stones and dropped them one by one into the pitcher, raising the water level each time. Eventually, the water level was high enough for the crow to take a drink.”
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The Problem: Water Too Low & Too Heavy!
1. Hot Day
The crow is thirsty and desperately needs water.
2. Too Low
The water is at the bottom; her beak cannot touch it.
3. Too Heavy
She tries pushing it over, but cannot move it!
The Solution: Small Stones One by One!
1. A Clever Idea
She stops, observes the ground, and uses her brain.
2. One by One
Patient effort! Stone after stone raises the water.
3. High Enough!
The water reaches the rim, and Corby drinks!
Story Detective Map
Every great story has 4 main parts. Tap each station to review!
Thirsty Crow
Crow finds water, but water level is too low.
Too Heavy!
Cannot reach and cannot push pitcher over.
Pebbles Drop
Pebbles push the water up displacement!
Problem Solved!
Water rises high enough to drink!
🧩 Reading Game: Story Sentence Sequencer!
🎯 MISSION: Tap the scrambled story sentences below in the EXACT order they happen in the story (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th)!
“One hot day, a thirsty crow came upon a pitcher with water in it.”
“The crow tried to tip the pitcher over to get to the water, but it was too heavy.”
“She picked up some small stones and dropped them one by one into the pitcher.”
“Eventually, the water level was high enough for the crow to take a drink.”
🔍 Reading Game: Cloze Mystery Words!
🎯 MISSION: Read the sentence aloud, then choose the word that completes the meaning from our story!
1. “The water level was too ______ for the crow to reach.”
2. “The crow tried to tip the pitcher over, but it was too ______.”
3. “She dropped small stones ______ into the pitcher.”
4. “Eventually, the water was high enough for the crow to take a ______.”
🎭 Reading Game: Corby's Expression Theater!
🗣️ GOLDEN READING RULE: Good readers don't read like robots! They use lively emotions! Tap an emotion to hear Miss Samar model the voice, then echo-read together!
“I am so hot and thirsty... I really need a cool drink!”
How to read: Panting, slow, exhausted voice.
🔊 Tap to hear voice & practice“Urrgh! The pitcher is far too heavy! I cannot push it over!”
How to read: Grunting, strained, effortful voice.
🔊 Tap to hear voice & practice“Aha! Look at those small stones! I have a brilliant idea!”
How to read: Bright, joyful, wide eyes voice.
🔊 Tap to hear voice & practice“Hurrah! The water rose to the rim! I can take a drink!”
How to read: Loud, cheering, triumphant voice.
🔊 Tap to hear voice & practice⚡ Reading Game: Sight-Word Speed Safari!
🎯 MISSION: When Miss Samar calls out a word or clue, tap the correct word card as fast as you can to pop it!
A- Answer the following questions: (1 & 2)
1- What did the crow find on a hot day?
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2- Why was the crow unable to reach the water in the pitcher?
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A- Answer the following questions: (Question 3)
3- What did the crow do to raise the water level in the pitcher?
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Pebble by pebble, the water rises!
A- Answer the following questions: (4 & 5)
4- Was the crow successful in getting to the water?
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5- What did the crow learn from this experience?
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Wheel of Fortune & Speed Buzzers!
Two exciting games to get Grade 3 students to the screen!
🎡 Corby's Mystery Wheel
⚡ Rapid True / False Speed Buzzers
“The crow tried to tip the pitcher over to get the water.”
What Did Corby Teach Us?
“When one way doesn't work,
[ TAP TO REVEAL MORAL ]”
Corby could not reach the water. She could not tip the pitcher over. But instead of crying or quitting, she used her clever brain!
1. Don't Give Up!
Getting stuck is normal. Keep trying!
2. Brain Over Muscle!
Smart thinking beats heavy pushing.
3. One by One!
Small steps add up to huge success!
Reading Detective Graduation! 🎓
This certifies that
Grade 3 Reading Champions
Have successfully read, investigated, and mastered the fable of The Crow and the Pitcher with outstanding fluency, great expression, and clever problem-solving!
Made by Miss Samar Emam
English Teacher • Creative Reading Leader
“To my wonderful Grade 3 champions: Always be curious like a detective, clever like the crow, and never give up on your dreams!”
“When one way doesn't work, think of another way! Keep reading, keep trying, and always shine bright! 🌟”