6th graders and parents, please expect a test on “Yeh Shen” and “Sootface” on Thursday! AS we enter the Myths, Legends and Folktales unit, we will be comparing and contrasting different oral stories from different cultures. “Yeh Shen” is the Chinese version of Cinderella, and “Sootface” is the Ojibwe (a Native American tribe) version of the same story. They both have the same elements of heroes, good vs. evil, and the same theme.
See below for the study guide:
**Vocabulary**
Collapse: to fall over
glistening: to shine
banquet: a large dinner or feast, honoring a person or event
eldest: the oldest
embrace: to hug, or hold close
**Comprehension**
What is Yeh Shen’s most precious possession?
A: her magic fish bones
Q: Why does Yeh Shen run from the festival?
A: She is running from her step-sister
Q: Why is Sootface renamed Dawn-Light?
A: She is generous and kind
Q:The theme “goodness is rewarded” is proved when?
A: Both Sootface and Yeh Shen are rewarded with good lives in the future.
q: Sootface reacts to her mistreatment by…
A: Ignoring her step-sisters and continuing her work
Written Response: You will be required to compare and contrast the 2 stories, including the universal theme (be able to say what it is), and write a summary in complete sentences.
