Set 1
What problem does the shoemaker face at the beginning of the story?
He is very poor and doesn't have money to make shoes.
Who are the main characters in the story?
The shoemaker, his wife, and the elves.
What type of Folktale is this story?
Poem/Fable/Fairytale
Fairytale, since the elves are magical.
What happens when the elves receive the gifts from the shoemaker?
The elves are so happy they dance around and disappear.
What is the author's purpose?
Persuade/Inform/ Entertain
Entertain
Where is the story taking place?
At the shoemaker's house.
How does the shoemaker thank the elves?
The shoemaker and his wife make clothes and shoes for the elves as a thank you.
What did the shoemaker and his wife do to show appreciation to the elves?
They made clothes and shoes for the elves.
What is the moral (lesson) of the story?
To be kind to each other and show gratitude (thanks).
How do the elves help the shoemaker?
The elves come at night and make beautiful shoes for the shoemaker to sell.
What does the shoemaker do when he sees the shoes made by the elves?
He is amazed and very grateful and decides to thank the elves.
Is this book fiction or non-fiction?
Fiction
Why do the elves stop helping the shoemaker?
The shoemaker and his wife gave them gifts to thank them for their kindness.
What happened at the end of the story?
The shoemaker becomes rich and never has to worry again.