Setting
Where does the story take place?
China
Who is the main character in the story?
Ping
seeds
What is the main lesson of the empty pot?
it is important to tell the truth
What does 'planted' mean?
put seeds into soil
What types of plants are grown in the story?
flowers
What do they call their leader in the story?
emperor
What happens to Ping's seed?
It does not grow.
Why is it important to tell the truth?
because lying can make adults not trust you
What is an emperor?
leader like a king
What season is it when the story begins?
Spring
What does Ping love to do?
grow plants
What do the other children show the king?
beautiful flowers
What do the children learn when Ping is made emperor?
It is more important to tell the truth than to succeed
What does bloomed mean?
plants making flowers
What does the emperor want to see?
beautiful flowers
What do the other children do in the story?
use different seeds
How does Ping feel when his seed does not grow?
sad
What does Ping get for telling the truth?
He is made empoeror.
What does the word successor mean?
the person who takes a job after someone
What does it smell like in their village?
perfume
What does Ping bring the emperor?
an empty pot
What does the emperor do when Ping brings him an empty pot?
make him emperor
What do we learn about doing our best in this story?
It is more important to tell the truth than to win
What does the word truth mean?
honest and correct