Narratives, Dramas, Folktales

Multiple Select

What information did Father Monkey learn in chapter one? Select ALL that apply.

• There was a predator nearby

• Larry was sleeping

• A storm was coming

Multiple Choice

What kind of person is Larry? Select the best word to describe him.

• irresponsible

• energetic

• rude

Multiple Choice

How did Father Monkey feel about Larry sleeping?

• He was angry

• He was confused

• He was happy

Multiple Choice

How does chapter two build on chapter one?

• Chapter 2 explains why Larry gets in trouble in Chapter 1

• Chapter 1 explains why Larry changes in Chapter 2

• Chapter 2 shows the consequences for Larry's actions in Chapter 1

Multiple Choice

What is the conflict (problem) in the story?

• A storm knocked over the Monkey's house

• Larry is sleeping instead of helping his family prepare for the storm

• Larry gets hurt in the storm

Open Ended

Summarize chapter 1 below.

Multiple Choice

What lesson (theme) can you learn from this story?

• Storms are dangerous

• First be prepared, then find time to rest

• Don't sleep in

Multiple Choice

How did Larry feel when he had to go in his closet to wait out the storm alone?

• angry

• scared

• annoyed

Multiple Choice

What woke Larry up in chapter 2?

• his dad

• a tree branch

• the thunder

Multiple Choice

Why couldn't Larry leave his room in chapter 2?

• A tree branch hit him

• He was in trouble

• The wind was too strong

Multiple Select

Which characters are in scene 1?

• Ant

• Queen Ant

• Grasshopper

Multiple Choice

What is ant doing while the other ants and grasshoppers are collecting food?

• collecting food

• playing the flute

• playing on the ant hill

Multiple Choice

Which character only speaks in Scene 3 (not in Scenes 1 or 2)?

• Ant

• Queen Ant

• Grasshopper

Multiple Choice

When does the Queen tell Ant not to come back to the Ant Hill?

• Scene 1

• Scene 2

• Scene 3

Multiple Choice

When does Ant realize he is in trouble?

• Scene 1

• Scene 2

• Scene 3

Multiple Choice

What is the central idea of the drama?

• Grasshoppers are not forgiving

• Don't help those who won't help themselves

• Work first, play later

Multiple Choice

How does Scene 3 build on Scene 2?

• In Scene 2, Ant faces a problem, and in Scene 3 he finds a solution.

• Scene 2 explains why the Queen is mad in Scene 3

• Scene 3 explains why Grasshopper is happy in Scene 2

Draw

Select the stage directions in the following line: (underline or circle)

Draw

Select the character in the following line: (underline or circle)

Draw

Select the dialogue in the following line: (circle or underline)

Categorize

Options (11)

Written in sentences, paragraphs, and chapters

Can be fiction or nonfiction

Written in lines, scenes, and acts

Passed down orally through generations

Includes a cast of characters

May change, depending on the storyteller

Includes stage directions

Often teaches a lesson or explains why something is the way it is

Meant to be performed

May include tricksters, magical elements, or exaggerated abilities

Usually told by a narrator

Directions: Drag each characteristic card to the correct story type. Columns may not have the same number of cards.

Narratives (Stories)

Dramas (Plays)

Folktales