Adjectives
huge, large, etc.
What does "ancient" mean?
old
What does folk mean?
people
How long ago was the story?
1800 years ago
Who was the main character?
Cao Chong
Give an adjective for the people
dumb
What type of word is "weigh"
verb
Are folktales always written?
What did the boy use to weigh the elephant?
boat
What did the people think of the elephant?
amazing
Give two adjectives for the boy.
What equipment do you need to play baseball?
ball, bat, uniform, etc.
When do you learn folktales?
Usually as children
Name the two adult ideas
scale, chop
Who gave the elephant to Cao Cao?
a lord
What does modest mean?
Humble
If I can't find a solution, I can't ________
figure it out
Name an example of a folktale
varies
Would this story be different today? why?
scales
Who was Cao Cao?
the boy's father
What does ambitious mean?
Always want more
What does underestimate mean?
Think that someone is not good or not smart
Why do we have folktales?
to share knowledge and lessons
What is the lesson of this folktale?
don't underestimate, think outside the box, be modest
Who was underestimated in the story?
Cao Chong