Myths
What is a myth?
A story passed down generation to generation, non humans, gods/goddesses, and nature
What is the main purpose of informational text?
To teach facts or give information.
What is a folktale?
A story passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth., magical powers, talking animals, and magical far away setting.
What is realistic fiction?
A made up story that could really happen in real life.
What do we call the people, creatures or animals in a story?
characters
Name the 4 types of myths
Hero myth
Nature Myth
Creation Myth
Moral Myth
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What do we call the centrail idea of an informational text?
Main Idea
What kind of characters are often in folktales?
Ordinary people or animals with human traits.
Are the characters in realistic fiction real or pretend?
Pretend, but they act like real people.
What is the setting of a story?
where and when the story takes place
In myths, what is the purpose of telling about natural events (like why the sun rises)?
To explain things in nature that people didn’t understand.
Name one type of text feature you often see in informational text.
Headings, captions, diagrams, maps, charts, photographs, glossary, bold print (any one).
What do folktales usually try to teach?
A moral or lesson.
If a story is about a girl who moves to a new school and makes friends, is it realistic fiction, folktale, or myth?
Realistic fiction
What is the problem/challenge the character faces in a story called?
conflict
If a story explains how lightning came to be, would it be a myth, folktale, or realistic fiction?
A myth
How does an author usually support the main idea in informational text?
With details, facts, or examples.
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What’s the difference between a myth and a folktale?
Myths explain nature with gods/goddesses; folktales focus on people/lessons.
Why do authors write realistic fiction?
To tell stories that readers can relate to or learn from.
What is the sequence order of events in a story called? (beginning, middle, and end)
plot
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Name 2 myth characters
Athena, Thor, Moana, King Midas
Anansi the Spider, Achilles, Hercules, Zeus,
Poseidon, Medusa, Odysseys, Paris, Loki
If you wanted to learn how butterflies grow, would you read a folktale or informational text?
Informational text
If a story tells about a clever rabbit who tricks a wolf, is that likely a myth, folktale, or realistic fiction?
Folktale
Name one way realistic fiction is different from folktales and myths.
It doesn’t have magic, gods, or talking animals it’s about real life situations.
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What is the lesson or message the author wants you to learn?
Theme