HM Understanding Stories and Their Messages

What message does the story about the Neanderthals send?

• Be careful in the forest

• Sharing is important

• Always stay in groups

• Food is more valuable than safety

What can stories contain to help us in life?

• New vocabulary

• Useful messages

• Scientific facts

• Historical dates

What is the example of a story with a useful message mentioned in the text?

• Fairy tales

• The Neanderthal man’s story

• A joke about animals

• A thrilling movie

What do we admire about good storytelling?

• It makes us think and imagine

• It gives us answers

• It makes us laugh

• It helps us sleep

Who were important members of early societies?

• Leaders

• Hunters

• Storytellers

• Farmers

Where did storytellers in the past travel with people?

• To other caves

• To new places

• To villages

• To their homes

Why did people listen to stories when they returned home?

• To relax

• To learn and have fun

• To stay awake

• To pass time

What kind of stories have been passed down for generations?

• Stories about magic

• Stories about food

• Stories about natural events

• Stories about animals

Where do stories about fires, storms, and lightning come from?

• Scientists

• People’s experiences

• Mythical creatures

• Modern movies

What do stories reflect about people?

• Their education

• Their hobbies

• Who they are

• How they live