Myths
Name one myth we read in Unit 4
Atalanta's Race, King Midas, Icarus and Daedalus
What craft came from North America? (page 120)
The coil pot
Is the text true or false in an informational text?
True
Name two of the animals that migrate on land.
Zebras, gnus, caribou, crabs
What do myths often explain? (page 91)
They often explain the beginngin of the world and its creatures.
What craft came from South America? (page 123)
The dance cape
Yes
Name the two animals that migrate in the sea.
Gray Whales & Glass eels
What happened if a man lost a race to Atalanta? (page 94)
He was killed.
What craft came from Asia? (page 128)
Paper lanterns
Why is it important to have a strong beginning to an informational text?
It can get the reader's attention and get them to think about the topic.
Name two of the animals that migrate in the sky.
Monarch butterflies, Arctic terns, Locusts
What was King Midas's curse? (page 104)
What craft came from Africa? (page 131)
Would a good informational text include pictures and first-hand information about the topic?
Yes
What does migrate mean?
To move from one area to another, often in search of food, water, or warm weather.
Describe the creature called the Minotaur. What did it look like? (page 108)
It was half-human, half-bull.
What craft came from Europe? (page 138)
Flower transparencies
Yes, so the readers can decide for themselves and make their own conclusions.
Can you name one other animal that migrates?
Answers will vary...