Comparing Events

Comparing Events

How can I compare and contrast similar events in stories from different parts of the world?

Multiple Choice

Today we are going to read two folktales.

What is a folktale?

• Stories that include talking animals

• Fairy tales that tell about special events in history

• non-fiction texts from other parts of the world

• popular stories that have been passed down by word of mouth

Open Ended

In the first passage, what hardships did the clan face?

Multiple Choice

What did the Sun give Tara?

• sunshine

• happiness

• small piece of the sun

• yellow pebble

Multiple Choice

In the second passage, the rock had special powers. As soon as the boy touched the stone, the boy could...

• hear the sun speaking to him

• hear the moon speaking to him

• hear his parents speaking to him

• fly

Open Ended

What happened as a result of the boy having the Moon-stone?