Extra reading - 18-06-2020

The scorpion and the frog
One day, a scorpion and a frog meet by the side of a fast-running river.
"Hello frog," says the scorpion. 
The frog backs away a little. 
"What's up, scorpion?" says the frog.
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The scorpion and the frog
One day, a scorpion and a frog meet by the side of a fast-running river.
"Hello frog," says the scorpion. 
The frog backs away a little. 
"What's up, scorpion?" says the frog.

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The scorpion and the frog
"Not much," says the scorpion, "but I do have a question for you."
Then the scorpion asks the frog to carry him across the river on its back.
The frog says, "Are you out of your mind? How do I know you 

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The Scorpion and the Frog
won't sting me?"
The scorpion says, "Because when I sting you, I will die too."
The frog takes some time to think. But he is happy with the scorpion's answer.
He puts the scorpion on his back and goes into the cold water


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The Scorpion and the Frog
He starts swimming at a slow and steady pace.
But halfway across the river, the scorpion suddenly stings the frog.
The frog can't move its legs and begins to sink slowly.
 "Why did you do that?" he asks the scorpion. 

Slide 4 - Slide

The Scorpion and the Frog
"Now we will both die."

"I am sorry, frog, I just can't help myself. It's who I am. It's my nature."

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Slide 6 - Video

What did the scorpion tell the frog that he wouldn't do?

Slide 7 - Open question

Why does the frog agree to take the scorpion across the stream?

Slide 8 - Open question

What does the scorpion do to the frog in the middle of the stream?

Slide 9 - Open question

What excuse did the scorpion use after he stung the frog?

Slide 10 - Open question

What happened to the scorpion after that?

Slide 11 - Open question

Did the frog survive?

Slide 12 - Open question

Welke les kunnen we leren van dit fabeltje?

Slide 13 - Open question

Slide 14 - Link

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Slide 16 - Open question