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Hello, 2nd grade friends!  I really miss our classes in the Kearns Library and I can't wait to see you there again.  For now, I am going to continue sharing folktales from around the world with you by posting video read-alouds here on your page once a week.  After you listen to each story, think about the questions I've posted below.  Email me your thoughts if you like!

Stories & Folktales from the Antipodes

Folktales from South America

  • Which of the classic Australian foods in the story would you like to try first?

  • Which of the musicians of the sun was your favorite?

  • Name an example of the Magic Three from this story.

Folktales from Africa

  • Do you think that the first fortune-teller could really see the future?

  • What was your favorite illustration in this book?

  • Does this story remind you of a famous fairy tale?

  • Can you name at least on other version of this story?

  • In the folktales we've shared so far this year, who is your favorite trickster?

  • If you found a golden doll, what would YOU do with it?

  • What was your favorite part of the story? 

  • Who do you think is the most clever character? 

  • Did you notice any examples of the Magic Three?

  • Did Jabuti remind you of a trickster from another folktale?  If so, who?

  • Which animals' appearances change?

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