Vocabulary Village
This word means "not falling over; steady." What is it?
Balanced
What is a folktale?
A story that someone made up a long time ago that has been told again and again.
Which phrase describes someone who pretends to be nice to you so they can trick you?
“A wolf in sheep’s clothing”
What are the three parts every story has, in order?
Beginning, Middle, End
This word means “great joy or happiness.” What is it?
Delight
Who is famous for writing many short stories that teach a lesson, called fables?
Aesop
Which fable teaches “don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched” — don’t count on everything turning out just as you plan?
“The Maid and the Milk Pail”
In “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” what does the boy do that gets him in trouble?
He tricks the farmers by yelling “Wolf!” when there is no wolf.
This word means “to make believe you are someone or something else.” What is it?
Pretend
What do we call it when animals in a story act and talk like people?
Anthropomorphism
Who are the two main characters in “The Tale of Peter Rabbit”?
Peter (Rabbit) and Mr. McGregor
When you retell a story, what usually happens in the middle?
The problem, or the biggest event in the story.
This word describes two people arguing or fighting over something. What is it?
Quarreling
True or False: The setting of “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” is a royal palace.
False - the setting is out in the fields/pasture where the boy watches the sheep.
In the Anansi story, who does Anansi talk to (an example of anthropomorphism)?
Nyame
Listening Challenge - “Mia found a lost kitten in the rain. She dried it off and gave it warm milk. The kitten purred happily.”
Thumbs Up or Down: Mia felt happy that she helped the kitten.
Thumbs Up - the purring kitten and Mia’s actions show she was happy to help.