In this unit, students will read and compare folktales from around the world to analyze how characters solve problems.

Essential Questions: 

What helps us solve problems?

Students will be able to:

• Recount story events 

• Explain How Characters’ Actions Influence Story Events

• Determine the Central Message or Lesson in a Story

• Compare and Contrast Themes

Guiding Questions

What are some problems I needed to solve?

What resource did I use to help me solve the problem?

What can we learn from solving problems in these ways?