Days 7&8 - How Grandma Spider Stole the Sun

Characterization

We can think of the Buzzard as heroic. Select two details from the text that support the author’s characterization of the Buzzard?

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Analyzing Events

The author characterizes the Buzzard as heroic. Select the explanation of how this characterization contributes to the plot of the story.

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(It's going to be an action)

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(Action)

Select the explanation for how the author develops the animals’ perspective on everyone being able to benefit from the Sun.

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Write a short myth to explain why something in the world is the way that it is or how something came to be. Be sure to use plenty of details to paint a picture for the reader. 

 

Vocabulary Bank

fable     character     theme     famished     disguise      deeds     sauntered      discombobulated     legend     perspective  

In the beginning of the story we learn that Grandmother Spider would like to weave a bag to hold the Sun. How does this event contribute to the plot of the story? 

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The conflict in the story is that the animals were living in darkness without a Sun and wanted to have more light. Select the explanation of how the conflict contributes to the plot.

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What are some possible themes for the story?

• Be responsible.

• Respect your elders.

• Love your friends and family.

• Teamwork can make a difference for all

Fill out Box 2