Understanding 'Two Bear Cubs' Story Elements

The video lesson introduces third graders to 'Two Bear Cubs', a play adapted from a Miwok myth. The teacher explains the play's genre, characters, and stage directions. The story unfolds with Mother Grizzly's cubs going missing, prompting a search by various animals. Measuring Worm ultimately rescues the cubs, showcasing courage and community support. The lesson concludes with a reflection on the story's themes.

What is the genre of the story 'Two Bear Cubs'?

• A novel

• A play

• A poem

• A short story

Who adapted the story 'Two Bear Cubs'?

• Robert D. San Souci

• William Shakespeare

• Tracy Walker

• J.K. Rowling

What is the role of a playwright?

• Directs the play

• Performs the play

• Illustrates the story

• Writes the play

What inspires Tracy Walker's illustrations?

• Natural forms

• Historical events

• Urban landscapes

• Famous paintings

What is a prologue in a play?

• A list of characters

• A character's monologue

• The ending of the play

• An introduction with background information

What should not be read aloud in a play?

• Stage directions

• Dialogue

• Scene headings

• Character names

Where does Mother Grizzly go to catch fish?

• The meadow

• The mountain

• The river

• The forest

What does Mother Grizzly warn her cubs about?

• Playing in the forest

• Going downriver

• Climbing trees

• Eating too many berries

What do the cubs find downriver?

• A waterfall

• A bridge

• A big flat rock

• A cave

Who first notices the cubs on the mountain?

• Fox

• Mouse

• Hawk

• Badger