Vocabulary Detectives
What does the word *fright* mean?
Feeling of fear
What do we call the people or animals in a story?
Characters
Which story has a little boy who is very small but does wonderful things?
Tom Thumb
What is a lesson in a story?
Something important readers can learn./ Moral
True or false: Folktales are true stories.
False
What does *cautiously* mean?
Doing something carefully to avoid danger or mistakes.
What is the setting of a story?
Where and when the story takes place.
Name one story in which a child receives safety instructions from their mother.
Little Red Riding Hood, Hu Gu Po, or Tselane.
What lesson does Tom Thumb teach us?
People of all sizes can do wonderful things.
If a story happens in a forest at night, what story element is being described?
Setting
What does *monstrous* mean?
Very large, frightening, or terrible.
What is a conflict in a story?
The problem or challenge.
What do Cinderella, Billy Beg, and The Woman with the Red Slippers have in common at the end?
The main characters become royalty.
What safety lesson can we learn from Little Red Riding Hood?
Listen to your parents' instructions to stay safe.
A character cannot find their way home. What is the conflict?
The character is lost and needs to find their way home.
What does it mean if someone is *cunning*?
They are clever in a tricky way.
What are the three parts of a story in order?
Beginning, middle, and end.
How are Little Red Riding Hood and Hu Gu Po alike?
Both involve children receiving instructions from their mothers about staying safe.
What lesson do Little Red Riding Hood, Hu Gu Po, and Tselane share?
Listen to parents' instructions to stay safe.
If a character helps someone even when it is difficult, what might that show about the character?
The character is kind, helpful, or brave.
What are *deeds*, and what does it mean to be *worthy* of praise?
Deeds are actions. Worthy means deserving praise or respect.
What is a folktale, and is it a true story?
A story told and retold over time. Folktales are not true stories.
Why can stories from different countries be called similar stories?
They can have similar characters, conflicts, events, or lessons.
Why is it important to think about a character's choices when finding the lesson of a story?
Their actions and what happens because of them help us understand the lesson.
You hear a new folktale. Name three things you should listen for to understand the story.
Any three: setting, characters, conflict, feelings, important events, character traits, or lesson.