180 Fables and Stories: Supplemental Guide DR | Domain Review
Riddles for Core Content
Ask students riddles such as the following to review core content and
vocabulary:
[You may wish to make up additional riddles related to the stories.
Students may use Response Cards 7–10 to answer the riddles.]- I did not want to waste my time helping the water, the fire, or the wind.
Who am I? (Medio Pollito) - The poor, unfortunate man came to me for advice when it was too
noisy in his house. Who am I? (the rabbi) - I got into mischief by going into Mr. McGregor’s garden? Who am I?
(Peter Rabbit) - I played tricks on the python, the leopard, and the hornet. Who am I?
(Anansi)
➶ Venn Diagram
Materials: Chart paper, chalkboard, or whiteboard
Draw a Venn diagram on chart paper, a chalkboard, or a whiteboard.
Label the left side of the Venn diagram “Peter Rabbit” and the right side
“Anansi.” Prior to recording students’ responses, point out that you are
going to write down what they say, but that they are not expected to
read what you write, because they are still learning the rules for decoding
words. Emphasize that you are writing what they say so that you don’t
forget, and tell them that you will read what has been written.
Have students share what they remember about Peter Rabbit. Then, have
students share what they remember about Anansi. Ask students how
these two characters are alike. (animal characters, tricksters, etc.) Record
responses in the overlapping part of the two circles.
Ask students how Peter Rabbit and Anansi are different. (different
animals, play different tricks, etc.) Record responses in the circle for each
character.