Folk Tales
What is a folk tale?
A story from long ago about the lives of real people.
What is a tall tale?
A story that starts off sounding true, but is mostly fiction.
When is Independence Day?
July 4th
What is fiction?
A part of the story that is not true.
What did Betsy Ross do?
She made the first American flag.
What did Pecos Bill ride?
A tornado.
How do we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
We celebrate his birthday every January.
Who is a verteran?
Someone who has served in the armed forces.
What did Johnny Appleseed do?
He planted apple seeds everywhere he went so people could have food.
What did John Henry do?
With a hammer in each hand, he built a tunnel all by himself.
When is Memorial Day?
In May.
What is a hero?
Someone who is remembered for bravery and good deeds.
Who was Davy Crockett?
A bear hunter, government leaders, a soldier who fought at the Alamo.
What makes the Paul Bunyan story fiction?
He ate 40 bowls of oatmeal each day as a baby. His foot prints were so big he created 10,000 lakes.
Why do we celebrate Theodore Roosevelt on President's Day?
He treated workers fairly, supported conservation, and helped end a war.
What is a colony?
A place that is ruled by a country far away.
What did the flag Betsy Ross make look like?
It had thirteen stars and stripes for the thirteen colonies.
How did Pecos Bill inspire cowboys?
He inspired them to ride horses in rodeos like he rode the tornado.
How is Memorial Day different from Veterans Day?
Memorial Day honors military members who died fighting and Veterans Day honors all military members who served.
How are tall tales different from folk tales?
Tall tales are fiction.