You Must Be My Friend - Grade 2, Term 3, Week 8, Version 2.0

Jul 17, 2026

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This document, titled "You Must Be My Friend," is an educational resource designed for Grade 2, Term 3, Week 8, appearing as Version 2.0. It presents an English animal story intended to teach themes of friendship and belonging. The narrative revolves around a winged ant who initially feels excluded from her colony because she possesses wings, unlike the other ants. She attempts to form friendships with other winged insects such as a bird, wasp, mosquito, butterfly, and fly, but they reject her, citing their different species. Ultimately, the winged ant returns to her colony, where she is welcomed and hailed as their queen, despite her difference. The story subtly conveys messages about self-acceptance, the arbitrary nature of exclusion, and the importance of finding one's true community. The document includes illustrations depicting the ant interacting with birds and wasps, reinforcing the narrative's concepts.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages18

Reading Time28 min

You Must Be My Friend

Grade 2, Term 3, Week 8, Version 2.0

English Animal Stories

FAQs

What is the main theme of the story "You Must Be My Friend"?

The main theme of the story is about friendship, belonging, and finding acceptance despite differences.

Why did the winged ant initially feel excluded from her colony?

The winged ant felt excluded because she had wings, unlike the other ants in her colony.

Who did the winged ant try to befriend, and why were they rejected?

The winged ant tried to befriend a bird, wasp, mosquito, butterfly, and fly because they all had wings, but they rejected her by stating their different species.

Jul 17, 2026

Upload by Eliana