Unit 8 formative fun

Another word for RECOUNT is...

• push

• pull

• retell

• record

A moral is______?

• a fact

• a lesson

• an opinion

• a direction

The characters in folktales are usually...

• chickens

• Prince and princesses

• children

• the castle

The characters in fables are usually...

• animals

• toys

• bus

• house

What kind of stories are fables and folktales?

• fiction

• Nonfiction

What was the moral of the fable, "The Tortoise and the Hare"?

• Big things come in small packages.

• The hare is always the winner because he's fast.

• Don't give up. Slow and steady wins the race.

• Don't nap during races.

Folktales are important because they teach a ________.

• Story

• Idea

• Lesson

• Consequence

Which the most important event from the story The Lion and the Mouse?

• The mouse was looking for a good place to sleep.
• Two hunters caught the lion.
• He said to the mouse,"You were right, little one!"
• The mouse gnawed at the ropes that held the lion.

In the story, The Lion and the Mouse, why does the lion laugh at the mouse?

• The mouse was tickling him.
• The mouse told a joke.
• He is the King of the Beasts.
• He didn't think the little mouse could help him.

Review the word and definition below. It will help you understand the text and answer the questions.

reassuringly - in a supportive way

Kelly's Talents

Kelly's sister was really good at athletics. She played softball, was on the gymnastics team, and took horseback riding lessons. Kelly, on the other hand, was not an athlete. Not even close! Most of the time it didn't bother her, but just once, she wanted to experience the thrill of winning a competition. Kelly often talked to her grandmother about her troubles.

"Kelly, there are many other things that you can do. In fact, I've got a great idea that I think will solve all of your problems." Kelly's grandmother acted very mysteriously, but Kelly agreed to meet her the next day after school.

When Kelly arrived at her grandmother's apartment, she found a vast array of string, needles, colorful yarn, and other items she could not name, scattered on the kitchen table. What was her grandmother up to? Kelly sighed, grabbed a soda from the fridge, and sat down to await instructions from her grandmother.

"I thought that you might have inherited my skill and passion for creating things. Your sister is more like your grandfather was, always running around and throwing balls at things. Did you know that I once won grand prize for my artwork when I was about your age?"

Kelly stared at her grandmother in disbelief. She had no idea that people could win prizes for sewing. Kelly was starting to feel a little better, and soon her grandmother had shown her how to stitch beautiful patterns into cloth. They made some pretty great things together! Kelly started spending all of her free time creating patterns and sewing different articles of clothing for her family. No one could believe that she had made these things herself. Kelly's grandmother refused to take any credit even though Kelly couldn't have done it without her. Just before school started again in the fall, Kelly entered one of her handmade vests into a local arts and crafts contest. She was nervous and excited at the same time! When the time came to judge Kelly's entry, she grabbed her grandmother's hand and swallowed the lump in her throat. Her grandmother smiled reassuringly at her and squeezed Kelly's hand. This was the moment that Kelly had been waiting for her whole life! The judge approached Kelly with a smile and handed her the grand prize ribbon. Kelly's family, including her sister, clapped and cheered. Kelly had finally won a competition, and it was just as thrilling as she dreamed it would be!

What is the message of this story?

• Each of us has a special talent.

• Don't try something new unless you're sure to succeed.

• Don't criticize something unless you've tried it.

• Family should always come before friends.