Journeys Lesson 9: How Chipmunk Got His Stripes

 Anchor Text: How the Chipmunk Got His Stripes

Genre: Folktales

By reading this folktale, children will learn that folktales are stories that are

told again and again. In most folktales, the characters learn a lesson.

Key Learning Objectives

•  Describe how characters respond to problems in the story.

•  Recognize why authors repeat words and phrases in their

writing.

Paired Text: Why Rabbits Have Short Tails

Genre: Traditional Tale

Students should be able to identify the elements of a traditional story, including the story’s lesson or moral.

Key Learning Objectives

•  Discuss how characters in a story solve their problems.

•  Recognize the moral of a story.