Fables and Myths
What was the moral of the Four Oxen and the Lioness? United we stand; divided __ _____.
What does “gnaw” mean?
To bite or chew on persistently
Where should your name and the date be placed on your paper?
The top left corner
List at least 2 banned adjectives
Good, bad, big, small
List two facts about swans
Teacher discretion
What happened to the milkmaid’s pail?
It fell off her head and all the milk spilled when she proudly tossed her hair.
What does ”slender” mean?
Thin or slight
Where should the title of your paper be placed?
In the center
Go, went, say, said, think, thought, see, saw
What are the three types of end marks?
Period, question mark, exclamation point
Why did Theseus go inside the labyrinth?
In order to kill the Minotaur
What does “gushed” mean?
What are the three parts of a story? (Hint, it’s the three sections in the story sequence chart)
I. Characters/setting
II. Conflict/problem
III. Climax/resolution
Who clause - because Daedalus is someONE
With a capital letter
What did Daedalus call out to Icarus while they were flying?
Not to fly too high, to stay away from the sun
What does “proud” mean?
Highly pleased with yourself/your importance
The title repeats 2-3 key words from the final sentence
Should you use a who or a which clause when talking about the mermaid lagoon?
A which clause, because the lagoon is someTHING
Teacher discretion
How did Bellerophon defeat the Chimera?
He forced a lump of lead down its throat, then its fiery breath melted the lead and it blocked his airway
What does “make-believe” mean?
Imaginary
Finish the topic/clincher rule: The topic ______ and the _______ sentence repeat or _______ 2 or __ ____ ______.
The topic sentence and the clincher sentence repeat or reflect 2 or 3 key words.
What does a because clause do?
Explains why
Add a who/which clause: The lights of fairies flicker above Pixie Hollow.
Options: The lights of fairies, who…, flicker above Pixie Hollow.
The lights of fairies flicker above Pixie Hollow, which…
Mark it correct if they add a who clause after fairies, or a which clause after Pixie Hollow.