52 Kings and Queens: Supplemental Guide 2A | King Midas and the Golden Touch
Picture Walk- Tell students that the story they will hear is called “King Midas and the
Golden Touch.” - Tell students that you will take a picture walk through some of the
pictures in this story together. Explain that a picture involves looking
at the pictures from the story to become familiar with the story, see
the characters of the story, and make predictions about what might
happen in the story. - Tell students that these pictures were drawn by someone—that
person is called the illustrator. - Tell students that this story was written by someone—that person is
called the author. Because this story was told orally a long, long time
ago, the author is unknown.
Show image 3A-1: King Midas and Marygold looking at the sunset^1- Identify two characters in the story: King Midas and Marygold. Have
students name these characters with you. - Mention that Marygold is King Midas’ daughter.
- Ask students: “If Marygold is the only child of King Midas, what would
that make her? What would she be called?” (crown princess)
Show image 3A-2: King Midas - Tell students that this is King Midas in the basement with his
treasures. Ask students to point out some of his treasures, e.g., the
golden goblets, the ruby ring, gold coins, gold bar. - Define basement as a room of a house that is underground. Ask if any
students have a basement in their homes or if they have ever been
inside a basement.
Show image 3A-3: King Midas and stranger - Ask students what is special about the other character in this picture.
- Define stranger as someone you do not know.
Show image 3A-4: King Midas touching his shoes - Say to students: “Tell your partner if you see something strange in this
picture.” Allow fifteen seconds for students to talk. Call on two partner
pairs to share.