Pourquoi tales are stories that explain how something came to be. They are a sub-genre of folktales that can be found in many cultures around the world. This is a set of supplemental activities to go with your pourquoi stories unit. Students will practice reading and understanding a pourquoi tale and then write their own!
 
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COMPREHENSION WORKSHEET
Includes an original pourquoi story, How The Giraffe Got A Long Neck, comprehension questions, and answer key
 
POURQUOI STORY OUTLINE
This sheet can be used with any pourquoi tale. Students identify the setting, characters, problem, character feelings, and solution to problem. This page also works as a guide to help students write their own simple pourquoi tale.
 
PLANNING PAGE
Graphic organizer to help students plan the main elements of their own story