Story Elements
What are the three important parts of a story's plot?
Rising action, climax, and resolution.
Who are the two main characters in The Ant and the Dove?
The Ant and the Dove
What is a simile?
A comparison using like or as
How did the little rooster get his beak dirty?
By putting it in a mud puddle
What is the climax of a story?
The most exciting or important turning point.
How would you describe King Midas? Give two character trait.
Greedy and Foolish
In 'cloths like rainbows,' what two things are being compared?
The colorful cloths and rainbows.
Why did king midas want to wash away his wish?
He turned his daughter to gold.
What is the resolution?
The part where the problem is solved or the story ends.
What is the first thing the little rooster did in the story.
He pecked at a golden kernel of corn.
In 'ran off as fast as a frightened rabbit,' what is being compared?
The thief's speed to a frightened rabbit.
What happened at the end of the Ant and the dove
The ant bit the hunter to save the dove.
What is a retelling?
Telling the important events of a story in order.
What is the action of King Midas and what was the consequence?
He wished everything he touched would turn to gold.
He turned his daughter to gold.
Is 'The girl was a fine weaver' a simile? Why or why not?
No. It does not compare two things using like or as.
When retelling a story, should you include every little detail or only the most important events?
Only the most important events.
What is evidence tell us that King Midas learned his lesson?
He washed his wish away, and gave away his gold.
Create your own simile to describe someone who runs very fast.
Answers will vary. Must use like or as to make a comparison.
Why is it important to use details from a story when answering a reading question?
Details provide evidence to support your answer and show understanding.