How was Anansi feeling when he jumped from a tree and still floated?
Frustrated
happy
upset
mad
How did Anansi solve his floating problem?
he put pebbles in his pockets
he put on a weighted vest
ate some rocks
tied a rock to his back
How did the pebbles in the pockets help Anansi?
They made him feel safe
They could be used to throw at turtle
They helped Anansi to sink.
Why did Turtle suggest that Anansi take off his coat?
Guests don't wear coats to eat
To get even with Anansi for not sharing his dinner
So Anansi would be more comfortable
What happened when Anansi took off the coat?
He floated to the surface
He continued to eat dinner
He told a joke
What did Turtle do when Anansi floated to the surface?
Finished eating his dinner
Stopped Anansi from floating to the surface
Gave Anansi more pebbles
Shared more of his dinner with Anansi
What was Anansi doing when Turtle swam up after his dinner?
Anansi was running up and down the beach
Calling for help
Sitting and crying
Why couldn't Anansi get back down to Turtle's house for dinner?
Anansi mom said no
It was too, too late
Turtle said no
What is the moral of this folktale?
Be kind to others as they would be to you
If you deceive, be prepare to be deceived
You get what you give
Sharing is caring
What is are folktales?
They are cultural stories that teach traditions and beliefs
They are fun to share around a campfire
They entertain children
They are old-timey stories
What is a storyteller?
They entertain us
They tell stories
They teach us lessons and are historians within a culture
