Stories: Supplemental Guide 6A | Momotaro, Peach Boy 111village. I will bring back what they have stolen, and stop them from
harming us ever again. Please make some millet cakes for me to take
along on my journey.”
[Tell students, “Millet cakes are cakes made from a type of seed called millet.”
Ask, “Who thinks Momotaro’s parents will let him go to the island of the oni?”] Show image 6A-4: Momotaro waving goodbye to his parents
The old man and woman were worried, but they made the millet cakes
for Momotaro. And so he started on his way.
[Ask students, “Was your prediction correct? What would you say to your
parents if you were going away on a journey?”] Show image 6A-5: Momotaro and the dog
He had not gone far when he met a dog. “Where are you going,
Momotaro?” asked the dog.
[Prompt designated students to repeat the refrain.]
“I am going to the island of the oni to bring back what they have
stolen from my village,” said Momotaro.
[Prompt designated students to repeat the refrain, “I am going to the island of
the oni.”]
“And what are you carrying in that sack?” asked the dog.“I’m carrying the best millet cakes in all Japan,” said Momotaro.
“Would you like one?”“Mmm, yes!” said the dog. “And I will come with you to the island of
the oni. I will help you.”Mid-story Check-In- Literal Which characters have you met so far?
- So far, I have met the old man and his wife, Momotaro, and the dog.
- Literal Where is Momotaro going?
- Momotaro is going to the island of the oni.
- Inferential Do you think the Momotaro will find the oni? If Momotaro
finds the oni, do you think he will be able to defeat —or win over—the
oni?- Answers may vary.