Story Elements
Where does “The Golden Deer” take place?
In a forest near a village
Why does the golden deer help the hunter?
Because it is kind / rewards kindness
What does “ashamed” most nearly mean in Passage 1?
Feeling sorry or guilty
What lesson does “The Golden Deer” teach?
Kindness is rewarded
Love and Miss you :)
-Mrs. Chestnut
Mrs. Tressler/Mrs. Vest can decide who gets this point based on who is being the best team player and showing what it means to be a TITAN
Who are the main characters in “The Clever Turtle”?
The turtle and the two birds
What can you infer about the hunter at the end?
He has changed / feels sorry / learned a lesson
What does “bragged” mean in Passage 2?
To boast or talk proudly
What lesson does the Wind learn?
Strength isn’t just force / patience matters
What detail shows the Wind is confident at first?
It bragged it was the strongest
What problem does the hunter face?
He gets lost in the forest
Why does the Wind stop trying?
It becomes tired / realizes force isn’t working
What does “steady” most nearly mean?
Not moving / firm
What is the lesson of “The Clever Turtle”?
Think before acting / control your emotions
Which detail shows the turtle made a bad choice?
It opened its mouth and fell
What is the setting of “The Wind and the Mountain”?
Outdoors/nature (where the wind and mountain interact)
What can you infer about the people pointing at the turtle?
They are laughing or making fun of it
What does “capture” mean in Passage 1?
To catch or trap
Which passage teaches about inner strength?
The Wind and the Mountain
What detail shows the hunter changed?
He promised to protect the forest
What is the main conflict in “The Clever Turtle”?
The turtle wants to cross the river but cannot safely
Why is the turtle’s decision a mistake?
It lets emotions take over / doesn’t think before acting
What does “self-control” mean in Passage 3?
Managing your actions/emotions
How can the lesson from the turtle apply to real life?
Don’t react out of anger / stay calm before acting
Which sentence best shows the theme of Passage 2?
“Strength is not always about force…”