Amplify Knowledge Lesson 8

Amplify Knowledge -- Lesson 8

by Mrs. Ricker

Content Objective

Students will demonstrate knowledge of distinguishing characteristics of well-known children’s literature such as folktales.

​Today's story is a folktale

​A folktale is...

• ​a story that someone made up a long time ago and has been told again and again

• ​fiction (fake, made up)

Multiple Choice

Today's story will be what genre?

​Story Vocabulary

​advice

​definition: guidance; an idea or suggestion that can help you decide what to do

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​Example: Kate's teacher always gave great advice about good books to read.

​Story Vocabulary

​pondered

​definition: thought about; refelcted on

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​Example: I pondered my choices before placing my ice cream order.

​Story Vocabulary

​stunned

​definition: shocked

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​Example: The man was stunned by the bad news he heard.

​Purpose for listening:

Listen carefully to find out what the rabbi teaches a poor Jewish man.​

Multiple Choice

Check for Understanding:

Why does the man think things couldn’t be any worse? Think about the title for this story.

• He is lonely.

• He has a crowded, noisy house.

• He wants more food.

Multiple Choice

Who does the poor man go to for advice to help with his problem?

• A police officer

• His mother

• The rabbi