Have you ever had a similar experience, where your parents encouraged you to do something that you were too scared to try? Discuss this in pairs or groups.

Why was the young seagull alone on his ledge?

What was the young seagull afraid of?

Why was the young seagull afraid of flying?

How was the young seagull different from his brothers and sister?

What did the seagull do when his brothers and sister flapped their wings and flew away?

How did the young seagull's father and mother react on his fear of flying?

What had the young seagull do the day before?

What did the young seagull do when he was hungry?

Why did the young seagull cry, “Ga, ga, ga,”?

When did the the young seagull utter a joyful scream? Why?