Kindergarden - Stories

Stories: Supplemental Guide 6A | Momotaro, Peach Boy 113

Just then Momotaro, with the help of the dog and monkey, broke

through the gate of the castle. Oh, what a scene! The dog and

monkey ran about the legs of the oni, which tripped them up so much

they had trouble standing. Momotaro ran left and right, waving his

staff. Many of the oni ran away, and soon it was just Momotaro and

the oni king.

 Show image 6A-8: Oni bowing to Momotaro and bringing him

treasure

Momotaro ordered the oni king to collect all the treasure the oni had

stolen. Momotaro and his friends gazed in amazement at the beautiful

gowns and jewels and gold and silver that had been stolen from the

village over the years.

And so Momotaro took all the riches back to the village. The village

was never again bothered by the oni. And Momotaro and the old man

and the old woman lived in peace and plenty for the rest of their lives.

[Ask students, “Does this story have a happy or sad ending for Momotaro?”]

Discussing the Read-Aloud 10 minutes

Comprehension Questions

If students have difficulty responding to questions, reread pertinent

lines of the story and/or refer to specific images. Encourage students

to answer in complete sentences. Model answers using complete

sentences.

1. Literal What is the title of this story?
   [Have students identify Momotaro on Response Card 6.]
   
   
   • The title of this story is “Momotaro, Peach Boy.”
   
   
   
   


2. Inferential Why are the villagers afraid of the oni monsters?
   [Have students identify an oni monster on Response Card 6.]
   
   
   • The villagers are afraid of the oni monsters because the monsters attack
     them and steal their things.
   
   
   
   


3. Literal What does Momotaro give to each of the animal characters in
   return for their help?
   [Have students point out the animal characters—the dog, monkey,
   and pheasant—on Response Card 6.]
   
   
   • Momotaro gives them millet cakes.