Vocabulary
What word means great wealth and riches or good luck?
fortune
Why did the emperor pretend to see his new clothes the swindlers made?
To appear to be smart and clever.
Who was famous for his riding skills and taming wild animals?
Pecos Bill
Who are the 2 main characters in the tall tale, Paul Bunyon?
Paul Bunyon and Babe the ox.
What kind of text is the phrase "they lived happily ever after" most often found in?
fairy tale
What word means that you want to know more about something?
curious
How did the fisherman feel asking the magic flounder for certain things over and over again?
Embarrassed and uncomfortable
Who was a conductor on a train and known for always being on time?
Casey Jones
Who wins the competition- John Henry or the steam drill?
John Henry beats the steam drill.
Fairy tales and tall tales are what types of stories?
Fictional Stories
What word means a person who is well-known for doing something amazing?
Legend or legendary
Who finally said that the Emporer didn't have clothes on?
a boy
Who was a famous lumberjack who cleared land in the frontier with his blue ox, Babe?
What amazing adventures does Pecos Bill have?
He was raised by coyotes, he defeats a giant rattlesnake, tames a mountain lion, and rides a cyclone.
What is an important part of tall tales?
Exaggeration
What word means achievements or deeds that require courage or strength?
feats
The Beast turned back into what after Beauty loved him?
A prince
What made Casey Jones remarkable as a child?
He could drive a train before he could walk, as a baby he said choo choo and not goo goo.
What is your favorite fairy tale and why?
Answers will vary
What word means the unexplored land in the American West?
frontier
What are some characteristics of a fairy tale?
royal characters, magical character/events, often begin with "once upon a time," and end with a happy ending
Who competed against the steam drill and won?
John Henry
What are some characteristics of tall tales?
everyday people with superhuman abilities, linked to a real historical time period, problem solved in a humorous way, exaggerated details, tells about a person's accomplishments
What is your favorite tall tale and why?
Answers will vary