Tale Types
What type of tale is Thunder Rose?
A tall tale
How is Thunder Rose different from most female characters in traditional tales?
She’s physically strong, brave, and takes charge instead of needing help.
What’s the turning point (climax) in Thunder Rose? How does it affect the rest of the story?
When she sings to calm the storm—it shows her strength is not just physical.
What is one theme of A Pair of Tricksters? How is it shown through character actions?
Open- ended
example: Actions speak louder than words: The fox's true intentions are revealed by his actions (taking the cheese) rather than his words of flattery.
“I’ll use my hammer and a smile to fix the world.”
Thunder Rose
What do trickster tales often include?
Characters who use cleverness to trick others
What motivates the two men in The Adobe King, and how does their greed backfire?
They want to steal a ham, but the woman tricks them into thinking a lump of mud is a king.
How does the problem-solution structure in Ten Suns help explain the myth’s purpose?
The rising problem (burning Earth) leads to a dramatic solution (shooting suns), emphasizing cause/effect in myths.
What message does Ten Suns suggest about power and responsibility?
Great power must be used wisely; harming others has consequences.
“I didn’t need a sword or fists. Just an imagination... and a ham.”
The old woman, The Adobe King
What culture is the myth Ten Suns from?
Ancient Chinese culture
In Ten Suns, what internal conflict might Yi face when deciding to shoot down the suns?
He must choose between protecting the people or obeying the Sky King's wishes—justice vs. loyalty.
How do pacing and repetition contribute to A Pair of Tricksters?
They build suspense and humor as each character takes turns trying to trick the other.
How does Thunder Rose explore the idea of inner vs. outer strength?
While she is physically strong, her growth comes from learning to use emotional and mental strength (singing).
One of us flies; the other crawls.
Together we cause funny brawls.
Neither of us is truly right,
But both love to win a fight.
Who are we?
Raven and Crayfish
Which tale explains a natural event in a fictional way?
Ten Suns (the sun disappearing)
Compare Thunder Rose and the old woman in The Adobe King. What kind of “strength” does each represent?
Thunder Rose shows physical and moral strength; the old woman shows intellectual strength and quick thinking.
What is the rising action in The Adobe King?
The men sneak in and try to steal the ham, and the woman pretends the adobe lump is a king.
Compare the messages of The Adobe King and A Pair of Tricksters. What do they have in common?
Both show that brains can beat brawn, and pride or greed leads to downfall.
"brains beat brawn": Using intelligence, cleverness, or strategy is more effective than relying on physical strength.
I rise each day to light the land,
But too many of me can get out of hand.
Till a hero shot what should not be seen.
What am I?
The suns in Ten Suns
What type of traditional tale is "The Adobe King" and explain how do you know?
Folktale
It teaches a lesson and uses simple characters and setting
Choose one character who changes throughout their story. How does the author show that change?
Open-ended.
Example: Thunder Rose becomes more reflective, shown through her handling of the storm at the end.
Which story’s resolution is the most satisfying, and why?
Answer: Open-ended; students must justify their opinion using plot and theme.
What author’s purpose might explain why these tales are passed down through generations?
To teach moral lessons, preserve cultural values, and entertain through storytelling traditions.
In which tale does a character pretend something ordinary is magical?
The Adobe King — the old woman pretends a lump of adobe is a king to scare off thieves