Trickster Tale: Coyote

How can you tell that this book is a trickter tale?

• The characters all work together to solve a problem.

• The characters are animals that act like humans.

• The story has a main character who is mean.

• The story has a happy ending.

Trickster Tales almost always or always have: (3 correct)

• A trickster.

• Animals as the main characters.

• Teamwork.

• A character who tricks another character in order to solve a problem.

Who is the trickster in "Coyote" by Gerald McDermott?

• Badger

• Snake

• Coyote

• Woodpecker

• A flock of crows

What was Coyote's flaw? (2 correct answers)

• "Coyote wanted to have a flaming redhead like Woodpecker, but his fur caught on fire."

• "He had a nose for trouble."

• "Coyote stuck his nose into Badger's hole but got bitten."

• "Coyote went looking for Snake but only found trouble."

• "Coyote had become rude and boastful."

What feature of a trickster tale does "Coyote" not follow?

• The title usually tells who the trickster is.

• Coyote was jealous of the crows.

• The story has a trickster who tries to solve a problem.

Does a trickster tale always have a happy ending?

• no

• yes

How is this trickster tale UNLIKE other trickster tales we have watched or read?

Does a trickster tale always have a happy ending?

• no

• yes

How is this trickster tale LIKE other trickster tales we have read or watched?