Understanding Narrative Elements in Stories

The video features four stories: a race between a hummingbird and a heron to determine who gets to eat fish, a mother and daughter enjoying a picnic in the woods, a girl visiting her mom's office downtown, and a whimsical look at different types of cats. Each story highlights themes of nature, family, and personal preferences.

Why did Hummingbird and Heron decide to have a race?

• To decide who would leave the river

• To determine who would eat fish from the river

• To find out who was stronger

• To see who could fly faster

What did Hummingbird do during the race that caused him to lose?

• He got lost

• He took a nap

• He stopped to eat

• He flew in the wrong direction

What did Khari hear in the bushes during the hike?

• A bird chirping

• A deer bleating

• A squirrel chattering

• A bear growling

What did Khari and her mom do after finding a good spot in the woods?

• They went fishing

• They had a picnic

• They set up a tent

• They took a nap

Where did Maya and her dad go after getting off the bus?

• To a park

• To a museum

• To a tall building

• To a restaurant

Who was the special person Maya and her dad visited?

• Her friend

• Her mom

• Her grandmother

• Her teacher

What did Maya do in the elevator?

• Counted the floors

• Pressed all the buttons

• Talked to her dad

• Sang a song

Which type of cats does the narrator like?

• Only happy cats

• All types of cats

• Small cats

• Big cats

What is one characteristic of the cats mentioned in the poem?

• They are all different

• They are all shy

• They are all loud

• They are all wild

What is the main theme of the poem 'I Like Cats'?

• The narrator prefers dogs

• The narrator dislikes cats

• The narrator is afraid of cats

• The narrator likes all kinds of cats