Half Chicken Story Analysis

The video introduces second graders to the folk tale 'Half Chicken' by Alma Flor Ada, illustrated by Kim Howard. The story follows a unique chick with only one wing, leg, and eye, who becomes vain and decides to visit the viceroy in Mexico City. Along the way, Half Chicken helps a stream, fire, and wind, who later return the favor when he is in trouble. The tale concludes with Half Chicken becoming a weather vane, teaching a lesson about kindness and reciprocity.

What is the genre of the story 'Half Chicken'?

• Mystery

• Biography

• Folktale

• Science Fiction

Who is the author of 'Half Chicken'?

• J.K. Rowling

• Alma Flor Ada

• Dr. Seuss

• Kim Howard

What is the essential question discussed in the video?

• Why do animals talk in stories?

• Why are some stories told over and over again?

• What makes a story interesting?

• How are stories written?

Where does the story of 'Half Chicken' begin?

• In a forest

• On a Mexican ranch

• In a city

• On a mountain

What makes Half Chicken unique?

• He has only one wing, one leg, and one eye

• He is the largest chicken

• He can fly

• He can talk to humans

What does Half Chicken decide to do after hearing the swallows?

• Stay on the ranch

• Travel to Mexico City

• Learn to fly

• Find more chickens like him

What happens to Half Chicken at the viceroy's palace?

• He becomes a guard

• He is thrown into a soup pot

• He meets the viceroy

• He gets lost

How does the story explain the origin of weathercocks?

• They are made by humans

• They are inspired by Half Chicken's story

• They are magical creatures

• They are used to predict rain