Wonders Unit 2 Week 1: Roadrunner's Dance

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What is the main theme of a story?

Back

The main theme is the message or lesson that the story is trying to tell.

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How did Roadrunner defeat Rattlesnake?

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Roadrunner was fast, graceful, and strong.

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What does Rattlesnake do when the villagers try to use the road?

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He bares his fangs and frightens them. He says that nobody is allowed to use the road.

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What lesson can be learned from Roadrunner's defeat of Rattlesnake?

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When groups work together and contribute their own unique skills, they can accomplish great things.

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What inference can you make about the theme of the folktale?

Back

It looks like Snake is going to be a big problem, so I think the theme has something to do with the snake.

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What do the animals decide to give the new animal?

Back

They think about what he will need to guard the road from Rattlesnake and choose a gift that they think will be helpful.

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What does it mean to infer?

Back

To infer means to make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is a folktale?

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A folktale is a story that has been passed down through generations, often featuring animals and conveying a moral lesson.

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Why is teamwork important in stories?

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Teamwork shows that when individuals work together, they can achieve more than they could alone.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story that plays a role in the plot.