Story Detectives (RL.4.1, RL.4.6, RL.4.9)
Who is telling the story if it’s in first person?
Answer: A character in the story.)
If correct: Color one stripe on your sweater.
What does the word "cheerful" mean?
(Answer: Happy or joyful.)
If correct: Color one stripe.
What is the setting of a story?
(Answer: Where and when the story happens.)
If correct: Color in a stripe.
What does it mean to listen carefully?
Answer: Pay attention, don’t interrupt, and respond to others.)
If correct: Color in a stripe.
Who is the villain in The Little Mermaid?
(Answer: Ursula.)
If correct: Color in a gingerbread man.
How can you tell if two characters are similar or different?
Answer: Compare their traits, actions, or words.)
If correct: Color a snowflake.
What is a synonym for "big"?
(Answer: Large.)
Color in a gingerbread man.
What happens at the beginning of a story?
(Answer: Characters and setting are introduced.)
If correct: Color in a snowflake.
What should you do if someone disagrees with you in a group discussion?
(Answer: Respectfully listen and share your opinion.)
If correct: Color in a snowflake.
Finish the lyric from Let It Go: "The cold never bothered me _______."
(Answer: Anyway.)
If correct: Color in a Christmas light.
What is a character’s point of view?
(Answer: What they think, feel, or see.)
If correct: Color a star.
What is an antonym for "dark"?
(Answer: Bright or light.)
If correct: Color a candy cane.
What happens at the end of a story?
(Answer: The problem is solved or the story concludes.)
If correct: Color in a candy cane.
Why is it important to take turns in a discussion?
(Answer: So everyone gets a chance to share their ideas.)
If correct: Color in a candy cane.
In The Lion King, what is Scar’s evil plan?
(Answer: To take over the Pride Lands by getting rid of Mufasa and Simba.)
If correct: Color in a wreath.
How can you find the main idea of a story?
Answer: Look at what the story is mostly about.)
If correct: Color a candy cane.
What does the prefix "re-" mean in "redo"?
What is the purpose of a chapter in a book?
What is a noun?
Why does the Evil Queen try to harm Snow White?
(Answer: She is jealous of Snow White’s beauty.)
If correct: Add a candy cane.
Name two books that have a similar theme, like kindness or bravery.
(Answer: Any correct pair.)
If correct: Color a Christmas tree.
What is a simile?
How do illustrations help you understand a story?
(Answer: They show details about characters, setting, or actions.)
If correct: Color in a reindeer
What is a verb?
(Answer: An action word, like "run" or "jump.")
If correct: Color in a Christmas tree.
What is Ms.Cooks Favorite Color
Green
Color in a a Christmas present.