Comparing Stories and Lessons Learned

The video tutorial teaches students how to compare and contrast different versions of stories using Venn diagrams. It explains the concept of comparing and contrasting, provides examples with stories like 'Greedy Monkey' and 'Boy with Hazelnuts', and 'Jack and the Beanstalk'. The tutorial includes a question and answer session to reinforce learning and ends with a review and practice instructions.

What is the purpose of using a Venn diagram in comparing stories?

• To list all characters in the stories

• To summarize the plot of each story

• To show how stories are similar and different

• To identify the main theme of the stories

In the story 'The Greedy Monkey', what lesson does the monkey learn?

• Greed can lead to loss

• Patience is a virtue

• Hard work pays off

• Sharing is caring

How does the boy in 'The Boy and the Hazelnuts' resolve his problem?

• He leaves the nuts behind

• He breaks the jar

• He asks for help from a friend

• He decides to take fewer nuts

What is a key difference between the monkey and the boy in their respective stories?

• The monkey is more patient

• The boy learns to compromise

• The monkey finds a new solution

• The boy gives up completely

In 'Jack and the Bean Pole', what does Jack do with the golden harp?

• He uses it to buy things for his family

• He gives it to the giant

• He hides it in the castle

• He sells it for money

How does Jack's discovery about his father change his actions in 'Jack in the Beanstalk'?

• He decides to leave the castle

• He only takes what belongs to him

• He becomes friends with the giant

• He abandons the quest

What is a major difference in the giants' roles in the two Jack stories?

• One giant is friendly, the other is not

• One giant owns the castle, the other stole it

• One giant helps Jack, the other hinders him

• One giant is invisible, the other is not

What is the main focus of the final review section?

• To introduce new stories

• To summarize the entire lesson

• To reinforce comparing and contrasting skills

• To provide answers to all questions

Which of the following is an example of contrasting two items?

• Both are fruits

• Both are sweet

• One is red, the other is yellow

• Both have seeds

What should students do after the final review?

• Write a summary of the lesson

• Compare two new stories on their own

• Create a new Venn diagram

• Discuss the lesson with a partner