New Vocabulary
Misfortune
Bad Luck
Example: Martina’s misfortune was that she spilled juice on her costume before the party.
Unusual
Something different from what they normally see or expect.
Stories that have been past down from generation to generation. Hundreds of years!
Folktale
True or False-The story teaches lessons about being the best at anything you do.
FALSE: The story teaches lessons about confidence and helping others.
Unfortunate
Having bad luck.
Example: That is unfortunate your soccer game got cancelled because of the storm.
Fool
A person who makes silly choices.
True or False:Folktales often teach a lesson.
TRUE: Folktales often teach a lesson.
True or False: Dancing is NOT an important part of the story.
FALSE
Peaceful
Calm and Quiet
Insult
When someone says something rude and hurtful.
True or False: Folktales can include magic or make-believe.
TRUE: Folktales can include magic or make-believe.
True or False: Martina learns about kindness, friendship, and thinking of others.
TRUE
Courage
The ability to do something that might scare you.
Mischievous
When someone acts sneaky and secretive.
True or False: Animals in folktales often act like humans.
TRUE; Animals in folktales often act like humans.
Ashamed
embarrassed about something
Wise
Someone with lots of life experience who gives great advice.
True or False: Folktales are always true
FALSE