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The Owl Who Never Said I Don't Know: discussion sheet

A printable discussion sheet for The Owl Who Never Said I Don't Know.

Part 2 · 5.8 minute read-aloud · honest uncertainty

A fable about confident invention, honest uncertainty, and finding a responsible way to check.

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Why does the Owl invent a book instead of saying it does not know?

Go further

The Owl says sorry, and Marta does not say that everything is all right. What does the Owl still owe her after the apology?

Look, notice, or draw

Find one choice, object, or gesture that shows honest uncertainty. Draw it or note two details from the words or picture.

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Readers may answer from the story, invent an example, answer privately, or pass.