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The Two Shepherds: discussion sheet

A printable discussion sheet for The Two Shepherds.

Part 3 · 5.6 minute read-aloud · boundaries

A fable about boundaries, responsibility, and cooperation between caretakers with different kinds of knowledge.

Start here

Where are the flock’s boundaries, and which paths remain open?

Go further

Which boundaries can name a real danger? How can the shepherds check that a path out is usable and that care has not become a leash?

Look, notice, or draw

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

Read the story: https://youngmachines.org/read/fables/the-two-shepherds/

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