Characteristics of a Folktale
How were folktales originally shared?
They were shared by word of mouth.
Who is the author of "How the Moon became Beautiful"?
It is anonymous, which means we don't know or the author chose not to say.
Who were the first 2 characters the moon talk to, when he was sorrowful?
The star and the flower
What does gloomy mean?
Gloomy means dark and sad.
What should you do if an announcement comes on the loudspeaker?
Show your signal and be at a level 0 voice.
What type of characters do folktales usually have?
Animals or people
What is an illustration in a folktale?
It is a picture or drawing.
Why was the moon sorrowful?
The moon was sorrowful, because he thought he was ugly and no one looked at him.
What does sorrowful mean?
Sorrowful means showing sadness or full of sadness
Name 3 ways we can be respectful
Refer to the norms chart
What do characters in a folktale usually face?
They usually face a challenge or test.
What is the 3rd grade word for the beginning of a folktale?
It is called "introduction".
She was so beautiful, because she always lived with those who are gentle and happy.
What does maiden mean?
A maiden is a young woman who is not married.
What should we do after we are done with our laptops?
Log out
What is the purpose of most folktales?
They usually explain how something came to be.
What is the 3rd grade word for the middle of a folktale?
It is called the "body".
Why was the moon beautiful after the maiden went to live with her?
What does wilderness mean?
Wilderness means a place where people don't live and there are wild animals and plants.
What is the signal for needing a new pencil or a sharpened pencil?
Showing 1 finger.
Most folktales contain the rule of _______. Explain this rule
They usually contain the Rule of Three. Characters and events seem to happen in threes.
What is the end of a folktale called in 3rd grade?
It is called the "conclusion".
What could be a lesson or moral of this story?
1. A lesson could be that you can be beautiful and happy, when you surround yourself with gentle and happy people.
What does fragrance mean?
What is the signal for showing you need to change your books?
Showing 3 fingers