Comparing and Contrasting Story Elements

Miss Carter teaches students how to compare and contrast story elements using a Venn diagram. The lesson involves analyzing characters, settings, and events in two fables: 'The Fox and the Raven' and 'The Fox and the Stork'. Students learn to identify similarities and differences, understand story outcomes, and recognize lessons learned by characters. The video emphasizes critical thinking and organization skills in literary analysis.

What tool is used to organize thoughts when comparing and contrasting?

• Mind Map

• Flowchart

• Venn Diagram

• Pie Chart

Which story element involves the location where the story takes place?

• Conflict

• Plot

• Setting

• Theme

In both 'The Fox and the Stork' and 'The Fox and the Raven', which character is common?

• Fox

• Raven

• Owl

• Stork

Which character is the trickster in both stories?

• Hare

• Fox

• Raven

• Stork

Where does the story 'The Fox and the Raven' primarily take place?

• In a house

• In a forest

• Near a river

• Outside

What lesson does the Raven learn in 'The Fox and the Raven'?

• To be generous

• To be patient

• Not to trust flattery

• To share food

In 'The Fox and the Stork', who ends up getting the food?

• Fox

• Neither

• Stork

• Both

What lesson does the Fox learn in 'The Fox and the Stork'?

• To avoid tricks

• To be honest

• To be kind

• To trust others

Which character does not get tricked in 'The Fox and the Raven'?

• Fox

• Raven

• Stork

• None

What is the main theme of both stories?

• Adventure

• Trickery

• Courage

• Friendship