Understanding Characters and Themes in Stories

The video tutorial explores the story of Little Red Riding Hood, focusing on its genre, setting, and characters. It introduces the author, Lisa Campbell Ernst, and her unique take on the classic tale. The story follows Little Red Riding Hood as she embarks on a journey to her grandmother's house, encountering a sly coyote along the way. The coyote devises a plan to trick her and steal tortillas, but the story concludes with a resolution where Little Red Riding Hood, her grandmother, and the coyote find a peaceful solution. The video ends with discussion questions to encourage connections and understanding.

What is the primary focus of drama as a genre?

• To be written in poetry

• To be read silently

• To be read and acted out

• To be sung

What should you look for in a story to understand its setting?

• The color of the book cover

• Where the story takes place

• The time of day

• The characters' names

How can making connections help you with a text?

• It changes the story's ending

• It makes the text more colorful

• It helps you understand and remember the text

• It makes the text longer

What is a 'storyteller' in the context of a story?

• A type of book

• The author of the book

• The person who narrates the story

• A character in the story

What did Lisa Campbell Ernst enjoy doing as a child?

• Cooking

• Reading, drawing, and writing

• Traveling

• Playing sports

Who are the main characters introduced in the story?

• Little Red Riding Hood, Wolf, Hunter, Grandma

• Little Red Riding Hood, Mama, Wolf, Hunter

• Little Red Riding Hood, Mama, Coyote, Hunter

• Little Red Riding Hood, Mama, Coyote, Abuela

What task does Mama give to Little Red Riding Hood?

• To pick flowers

• To clean the house

• To take tortillas to Abuela

• To go to school

What does the coyote suggest to Little Red Riding Hood?

• To go back home

• To run away

• To pick flowers for Abuela

• To take a different path

How does the coyote deceive Abuela?

• By pretending to be a delivery person

• By pretending to be Little Red Riding Hood

• By pretending to be a doctor

• By pretending to be a friend

What does Little Red Riding Hood notice about 'Abuela'?

• Her eyes, ears, and teeth are unusually big

• She is wearing a different dress

• She is not at home

• She is cooking