Understanding Make-Believe Stories

The video introduces the concept of make-believe, explaining that it involves things that are not real, like cartoons or fictional characters. It provides examples, such as a mouse wearing clothes and walking on two legs, to illustrate the difference between real and make-believe. The video encourages viewers to use their imagination to create their own make-believe stories, highlighting the importance of creativity and storytelling.

What does the term 'make-believe' refer to?

• Something that is historical

• Something that is imaginary

• Something that is scientific

• Something that is real

Which of the following is an example of make-believe?

• A documentary

• A cartoon

• A news report

• A biography

Why is the mouse in the story considered make-believe?

• Because it wears clothes and walks on two legs

• Because it is a pet

• Because it eats cheese

• Because it lives in a house

What does the teacher use to illustrate make-believe?

• A scientific experiment

• A real mouse

• A fictional mouse

• A historical figure

What characteristic does a real mouse have that a make-believe mouse does not?

• Wears clothes

• Walks on four legs

• Holds a cookie

• Speaks to humans

What is the main difference between a real mouse and a make-believe mouse?

• Make-believe mice are invisible

• Real mice fly

• Make-believe mice wear clothes

• Real mice can talk

What is a key feature of make-believe stories?

• They are based on true events

• They are scientific

• They are historical

• They use imagination

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of make-believe?

• Based on imagination

• Can happen in real life

• Involves fictional elements

• Is not real

What is the teacher's definition of imagination?

• Reading factual books

• Solving complex equations

• Using your brain to think about what could happen

• Remembering past events

What is the purpose of using imagination in storytelling?

• To invent new possibilities

• To create factual reports

• To document history

• To solve mathematical problems