Vocab 1
The way people or things are connected
relationship
a series of events that make up a story
plot
A wedding ceremony that unites two people
marriage
What's the title of the folk tale we read in Unit 1?
The Fairy Serpent
Objects made out of clay
pottery
A part or a purpose
role
Answers the questions WHEN and WHERE in the story
setting
A form of communication
medium
Where and when does the story: The Fairy Serpent happen?
Once upon a time in a small village in China
To make something new
create
A special event
occasion
answers the question WHO; the people or animals in the story
characters
The usual way of doing something
custom
Who are the characters in the story: The Fairy Serpent?
Dad, three daughters, serpent (or handsome young man)
A special series of events.
ritual
a group of things that are in an order
series
a story that people share and tell again and again
folk tale
A family member who lived a long time ago
ancestor
What did the serpent want from the dad?
The serpent wanted to marry one of his daughters.
To show how you feel
express
A feeling that something is true
belief
What is the Big Question for Unit 1?
How important are traditions?
To lace threads, grass, or other materials together in a pattern
weave
How did the story end?
The serpent turned into a handsome young man after being loved and cared for by Yu Yan, the youngest daughter.
A custom or belief shared by a group of people
tradition