Vocabulary
What does unique mean?
one of its kind
The dog ran to his bone. What is the action verb?
Ran
What is a synonym?
Words that mean the same
What is the genre for this week's unit?
Folktale
What type of animal was Martina?
Cockroach
What is a synonym for fabulous?
Amazing
She wanted to eat her dinner. What are the two action verbs?
Wanted and Eat
What is meant by the solution of a passage?
How a problem is solved
What is a folktale?
A folktale is an old story that's been told again and again, often for generations.
What was the problem in the folktale "Martina"
She had to find a husband
What is an antonym for splendid?
boring, ugly
dress
Something that needs to be changed or solved
What are the common features of a folktale?
Animals that talk
Teaches a lesson or has a message
Don Gallo - Rooster
Don Cerdo - Pig
Don Lagarato - Lizard
What does dismay mean?
stressed, shocked, or surprised by something
What is the definition of an action verb?
A word that describes a noun
What was the problem in "Inchworm's Tale"?
The kids were stuck on a mountain
What was the message of "Inchworm's Tale"?
Everyone is built for a special reason.
Who does Martina accept as her husband?
Mouse
What does offered mean?
Given an opportunity or choice
List 5 action verbs in 10 seconds when I say go.
Answers will vary
What was the solution in "Inchworm's tale"?
The inchworm leads the kids down a path because of his size.
Hawk
What is the moral of Martina's folktale?
Sometimes what you want/need is right in front of you all along.