The Dove and the Ant
What characters are in the story? Name 3.
Dove, Ant, and a young man.
Where does this story happen?
Who is the main character of the Folktale?
John Henry
Who was Old Stormalong?
The ultimate sailor.
How does the Ant help the Dove?
The Ant bit the hunter's hand so that he could not catch the Dove in the net.
Why was it difficult to get water from the pitcher?
The pitcher contained only a little water. He could not reach the water with his beak. If he turned the pitcher over, the water would run out. If he broke the pitcher he would also lose the water.
What does it mean to "lay claim" to something or someone?
To say that you own it.
What was unusual about Stormalong and his boat?
He stands 30 feet tall and his boat was built to his size.
What is the moral of the story?
Little friends may prove to be great friends.
What is the moral of the story?
Having a problem gives you a good reason to work hard toward a solution.
Where does the story take place?
West Virginia
What did Stormalong say he had a fight with?
Why is Ant so excited at the end of the fable?
Why is it so important for the crow to get water?
He is dying of thirst.
What are John Henry's special abilities?
He could drill holes better than anyone else.
What was the problem that Stormalong solved?
An anchor being stuck on the sea bottom.
Define all three words:
Bait
Commotion
Stealthy
Teacher decides if it is correct :)
Define all three words:
Despair
Grief
Invention
Teacher decides if it is correct. :)
What is the "spirit" of John Henry?
A man who was nothing but a man.
What did stormalong do to the octopus?
He tied his legs into knots.