Vocabulary
a word or phrase that is used to show meaning and emotion by painting a picture
figure of speech
hazard
Example: A wet, slippery floor is a hazard.
Who is the story about?
The Emperor
Who is the story about?
The farmer and his old mother
Say a sentence for the word: Please
"Can I have some more, please?"
danger
hazard
Intelligence
Example: His hard work shows his intelligence.
How does the Emperor react when the boy tells everyone he has no clothes on?
He is embarrassed but keeps going on going.
What was the cruel law?
That all elderly people should be left on the mountain
Say a sentence for the word: Describe
"I can describe my dog."
fairness or doing the right thing
justice
genuine
Example: Her smile was genuine.
Who tells everyone the truth?
The small boy(child)
Why did the emperor create that law?
Because he thought old people were useless
Say a sentence for the word: Hardworking
My mom is hardworking
being smart; being able to solve problems
intelligence
justice
Why did the Emperor pretend to see the new clothes?
Because he didn't want to look foolish.
How did the farmer create a rope out of ash?
The farmer braided the hay and burned it on a stone, then presented it on a non-windy day
Say a sentence for the word: Interest
I have many interests.
real or authentic
genuine
figure of speech
Example: "I am so hungry I could eat a horse," is a figure of speech.
What themes are present in the story?
Pride, foolishness, the power of truth
Why did the Emperor take away the cruel law?
Because he realized that older people carry wisdom and knowledge.
Say a sentence for the word: His/He or Her/She
His name is C.D.
He is a boy.
Her name is Suzy.
She is a girl.