Do Now
(10 min)
Yertle the Turtle
Read along with the story and be prepared to answer questions at the end. As you read, think about what this story may be an allegory for. (8min)
Yertle the Turtle reading questions
These questions must be turned in before you leave class today. (10 min)
- What island was Yertle the Turtle king of?
- What did Yertle find wrong with the kingdom?
- What must be done for Yertle to be a “better” king?
- How many turtles were used to build his new throne?
- List the things Yertle was now king of.
- What did Yertle demand once Mack (the plain turtle) complained?
- What is Yertle the king of once he has his new throne?
- What does Mack (the plain turtle) say to Yertle the Turtle?
- How many turtles does Yertle demand as the moon appears? Why? (Use ACE to answer.)
- What did Mack do to end Yertle’s rule? What is Yertle the king of by the end of the story? (Use ACE to answer.)
Allegorical Process Sheet
Answer in complete sentences and thoroughly explain. (15 min)
Answer in complete sentences and thoroughly explain. (15 min)
- List characters & their character traits (both direct & indirect). Remember to include traits of GROUPS of characters as well if they function that way (i.e., like “the townspeople” or “the government”).
- Summarize the plot in a few sentences.
- List any symbols you see right away and what they might mean.
- Overall meaning or theme you see suggested by the work.
- What allegory it seems to represent (with textual evidence to support your points)?