Making Inferences: The Fox and The Goat

The goat is selfish and only wants the water in the well for himself.

The goat is very believable and usually gets what he wants.

The goat is unwise and does not think before he acts.

Look before you leap.

Don't judge a book by it's cover.

To succeed, we must first believe that we can.

At last, he began to think that it was impossible and that he must die there, a prisoner.

You should check something for yourself before you listen to someone else.

A thirsty goat looked down into the well, wishing that he could get some water.

"If I can get out then, of course, I can help you out."

The fox easily climbed out and started about his way into the woods.

"It is cool, and clear, and delicious. Come down and try it yourself."

The fox only wanted to use the goat to get out of the well.

The fox wanted to play with the goat.

The fox wanted to share the well water with the goat.

The goat is a clever character.

The goat was selfish.

The goat was very foolish and didn't think for himself.

The fox was easily tricked.

The fox was dishonest and only thought about himself.

The fox blindly listened to the goat.

"Wait a moment," called the goat, "you forgot to help me out of this well."

"You foolish fellow!" said the fox with a mocking laugh.

"How I wish I had your brains!" exclaimed the goat as he placed his forefeet on the wall.

The goat will climb out of the well.

The goat is stuck in the well with no help from the fox.

The goat will continue to drink the water in the well.

The goat will be more cautious about trusting others in the future.

The goat will be more sneaky and try to trick the fox next time he sees him.

The goat will continue to be foolish.