Types of Folktales
This type of folktale is often rooted in a particular culture or region and reflects the customs and beliefs of that culture.
What is a legend?
At Maplewood Elementary, students were excited to start their school garden project. However, they soon faced a significant problem: the garden area was filled with weeds and debris, making it hard to plant the seeds. Many students felt discouraged and worried that they wouldn’t be able to grow the vegetables they had planned.
To solve this issue, the teachers organized a "Garden Clean-Up Day." They encouraged all students to participate and even invited parents and community members to help. With teamwork and determination, the students spent the day pulling weeds, clearing debris, and preparing the soil for planting. By the end of the day, the garden was transformed, ready for the students to plant their seeds.
Thanks to the community effort, the students not only learned the importance of gardening but also how working together can solve problems!
This excerpt clearly presents a problem (the overgrown garden) and a solution (the clean-up day).
What is the term for the main problem or challenge that the characters face in a story?
What is conflict?
What is an example of figurative language that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as"?
What is a smilie?
The most important point that the author wants you to understand in a piece of writing. It tells you what the text is mostly about.
What is the main idea?
A story that combines elements of magic with everyday life, often featuring a hero or heroine and a quest.
What is a fairytale?
This text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.
What is compare and contrast?
In a story, what part is known as the "rising action," and what happens during this part?
What is the series of events that lead up to the climax?
What type of figurative language compares two or more things without using "like" or "as"?
What is a metaphor?
A __________ is an important point or concept that supports the main idea of a text.
What is key idea?
These stories are passed down through generations and often explain natural phenomena, like why the sun sets.
What in a myth?
In this structure, the author organizes information by defining a topic and then providing details about it.
What is description?
What is the climax of a story, and why is it important?
What is the turning point or the "AHA" moment of the story?
What is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words?
What is alliteration?
If a story is told using "I" or "we," what point of view is being used?
What is 1st person POV?
This type of folktale often includes exaggerated characters and events, like Paul Bunyan or Pecos Bill.
What is a tall tale?
Baking a cake is a fun and rewarding activity that starts with gathering all your ingredients, such as flour, sugar, eggs, and baking powder. First, preheat the oven to the specified temperature. Next, mix the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another. Once combined, pour the batter into a greased cake pan. Then, place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake it for the recommended time. After baking, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely. Finally, frost and decorate the cake before serving it to family and friends. Enjoy the delicious treat you’ve created!
What is chronological order?
What do we call the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution of the story?
What is the falling action?
What is the use of words that appeal to the senses and create vivid images in poetry called?
What is imagery?
Which of the following sentences is written in third-person point of view?
A) I love reading books before bed.
B) She enjoys playing soccer with her friends.
C) We went to the park after school.
D) I think it's going to rain today.
What is B. She enjoys playing soccer with her friends?
What type of folktale features talking animals and often teaches a moral lesson?
What is a fable?
Last Saturday, it rained heavily throughout the morning. As a result, the local park was closed to visitors due to flooding. Because of this, many families had to change their plans for the day. Instead of picnicking in the park, the Johnson family decided to visit the nearby indoor trampoline center. Consequently, they ended up having a fantastic time bouncing and playing games together, creating memories they would cherish for years to come.
The cause (the heavy rain leading to the park's closure) and the effect (families changing plans and the Johnson family having fun at the trampoline center)
How does the resolution of a story affect the overall message or theme?
What is it wraps up the story and shows how the conflict is resolved, often revealing the theme?
What type of poem is often written in 14 lines and follows specific rhyme schemes
What is a sonnet?
As Sarah walked into the empty classroom, she noticed the chairs were neatly arranged and the sunlight streamed through the windows. She took a deep breath and smiled, but her eyes glanced nervously at the clock, which ticked loudly.
A) Sarah is excited to start the day.
B) Sarah is feeling relaxed and happy.
C) Sarah is worried about something happening soon.
D) Sarah is indifferent about being in the classroom.
What is C.) Sarah is worried about something happening soon?