PLOT
CHARACTERS
VOCABULARY
EXPLORE DEBATE
DEBATE REASONS/SUPPORT
100

In the story The Tiger and the Persimmon, why did the tiger go down the mountain to the village?

he couldn't find any food because of an awful storm

100

Describe the tiger's personality in the story The Tiger and the Dried Persimmon.

Fearless

100

-very great and strong

or

-aggressive; angry

Fierce
100

Why must debaters be confident?

This makes people think they know what they are talking about.

100

Confidence does NOT come with many experiences because...

-some people are confident without many experiences

-not all experiences make people confident

-people who depend on experiences don't take risks

200

In the story The Fairy and the Woodcutter, what did the deer warn the woodcutter?

not to return the wing dress until they had three children

200

What happened to the fairy as time went by?

She lost her beauty.

200

-really want

or

-not short

long

200

Why should some reasons come before others?

Some reasons are more important than others.

200

People with good looks lead a better life because...

-people with good looks are treated better

-people with good looks have more friends

-people with good looks get more attention

300

In the story Kongjwi and Patjwi, who were the three helpers that helped Kongjwi finish her chores?

a sparrow, weaver, and toad

300

What kind of personality did Kongjwi have?

passive and quiet

300

tested to see if something fits

or

judged in a court

tried

300

a phrase that helps others give ideas

Good idea!

I like that idea!

Do you have an idea?

What do you think?

300

It is NOT better to be competitive.

-competitive people usually don't consider others, so they lose their trust


-competitive people often behave badly

-competitive people usually don't consider fairness

400

In the story The Little Green Frog, why did Mama Frog tell the little green frog to play in the hills?

It would be too cold to play by the stream.

400

What kind of son was the little green frog? Explain.

He was a bad son who always did the opposite of what his mother said.

400

give as a gift

or

do what someone wishes

grant

400

What important questions should we ask about the topic to understand it?

-who or what is the topic talking about

-is it talking about a specific time or place

-is it saying something is possible or required

-what action is the topic talking about

400

Parents should always trust their children.

-trust helps children grow up to be independent

-with parents' trust, children can change and become more trustworthy in the end

-sometimes if parents doubt their children, it can make things worse

500

In the story The Tiger and the Dried Persimmon, why did the tiger go down the mountain to the village?

He couldn't find any food because of an awful storm the week before

500

Describe the tiger's personality. Explain.

fearless and ignorant

500

small and narrow

or

excellent; good

fine

500

What are some things you can do to look confident during a debate?

-stand up straight and tall

-look at your audience

-speak with a clear voice

500

Confidence does not come with many experiences.

-some people are confident even though they don't have many experiences

-people who depend on experiences never take new risk

-not all experiences make people confident