Comprehension
What was the one-half of the reward that the king gave to the chamberlain?
Lashes
What is a scowl?
An angry face
Name one theme from the story
Bravery or Greed
What can you guess will happen to the chamberlain after he has been fired?
He will either learn his lesson or become a thief
Describe the fisherman
Smart, Brave
Who made a deal with the fisherman?
The Chamberlain
What is a fingerling?
A small fish
What is a theme?
The lesson or message
What can you guess will happen to the fisherman after he has been hired as the new chamberlain?
He will be a fair and smart assistant to the king
Describe the chamberlain
Greedy
What did the fisherman ask the king for his reward? (Must be exact)
Twenty Lashes
What does the word "puzzled" mean?
confused
Give a Thematic Statement for the story
Be Brave OR Don't be greedy
True or False: The chamberlain has probably done something greedy like this before.
True
Describe the King
Rude (Bad manners), Greedy (for Food), Reasonable
What order did the king give to his chamberlain to announce to the people?
"Anyone who brings me even a single fingerling will be given whatever reward he names"
What does it mean to "dissolve" a partnership?
To end or terminate
What is the difference between a theme and a main idea?
Theme: lesson or message
Main Idea: What the story is mostly about
True or False: The fisherman is probably used to getting taken advantage of at the market
True
Describe the Princess
Fair, Intelligent
Who is the hero of the story and who is the villain?
Hero: Fisherman
Villain: Chamberlain
What is a "delicacy"?
A rare or expensive food
Can you think of a book or movie or show that has the same theme as this story?
Answers may vary
Who would make a better ruler, the king or the princess?
the princess
How do we determine character traits? (4)
Feelings, Thoughts, Actions and Dialogue