Wonders Unit 2 Week 1: Roadrunner's Dance

Front

What does the snake do when the villagers try to use the road?

Back

He bares his fangs and frightens them. He says that nobody is allowed to use the road.

Front

What is one theme of the folktale 'Roadrunner's Dance'?

Back

Working together solves problems.

Front

What do the animals decide to give the new animal?

Back

They think about what he will need to guard the road from Rattlesnake and choose a gift that they think will be helpful.

Front

Why does the Desert Woman put a rattle on Snake's tail?

Back

She puts a rattle on his tail that will warn people that he is about to strike.

Front

Did Roadrunner defeat Rattlesnake?

Back

Yes.

Front

What is a folktale?

Back

A traditional story that teaches a lesson or explains a natural phenomenon.

Front

What is the role of the Roadrunner in the story?

Back

The Roadrunner is a character that helps to protect the other animals from Rattlesnake.

Front

What does it mean to 'work together'?

Back

It means to collaborate and help each other to achieve a common goal.

Front

What is a Rattlesnake?

Back

A type of snake known for the rattle on its tail, which it uses as a warning.

Front

What lesson can we learn from the Desert Woman's actions?

Back

We can learn that sometimes we need to help others by giving them tools or gifts that will protect them.