Vocab
STORY
Vocab
character traits
folktales
100

to defeat someone by being smarter

outsmart

100

where and when the story takes place

setting

100

not given enough attention or care

neglected

100

someone who is not willing to change their mind

stubborn

100

a turtle beats a deer in a race

Dear, Deer said the Turtle

200

intelligent in a tricky way

clever

200

another word for PROBLEM

conflict

200

to form an opinion about someone or something

judge

200

someone who believes in who they are and their abilities

confident

200

a community of birds come together to help a special bird

The Bird of A Thousand Colors

300

knowledge

wisdom

300

the people or animals in a story

characters

300

someone who tries to defeat you

rival

300

someone who only thinks of themselves and not others

selfish
300

An ant helps get rid of a rude goat

The Goat from the Hills and Mountains

400

impressive and beautiful

splendid

400

what the author wants us to learn

lesson learned

400

not feeling satisfied or content

unfulfilled

400

intelligent in a tricky way

clever

400

A rabbit tricks a fox into a well

Brer Rabbit Tricks Brer Fox

500

unfair treatment

injustice

500

what is a folktale?

a story usually with animals as characters that teaches us an important lesson

500

to really not like someone or something

disdain

500

a person who acts like they are better than others

arrogant

500

A rabbit tricks a girl into letting him eat in her garden.

Buh Rabby and Little Girl