Who
Who is the main character?
Neferu
What is the problem the King and his city face?
The flooding of the Nile river.
When is our story happening? (Past, present, or future?
The story takes place in the
Where does our story take place?
The city of Kemet
Why is the sandglass important to the king?
It helps him make his decisions.
What is our main characters job?
He is a king.
What is the first way the King helps to stop the flooding of the water?
Student answer.
How do you know our story is happening in the past?
Where does the king travel to?
A farming village on the bank of the Nile
What note is attached to the sandglass gift when the king receives it?
"Time and choices shape a kingdom"
Who does Neferu meet at the village?
Huda
What is the second way the king helps stop the flooding of the river?
Student answer
The village is flooding. What two things does Neferu do to protect it?
He builds a temporary stone wall and begins to plant thick trees to stop the flooding.
Write a 2 sentence summary of our story.
Student response
How does the quote, "Some problems need fast action and others ask for patient care" apply to the King's decision to build the stone wall and plant the bushes?
The stone wall is a quick fix, while the planting of the trees will take time but eventually help the village.
What do you think the theme of the story is and why?
A. Actions have consequences
B. Good things take time
C. Be careful what you wish for