Anansi the Spider is one of the great folk heroes of the world. He is a rogue, a mischief maker, and a wise, lovable creature who triumphs over larger foes. In this traditional Ashanti tale, Anansi sets out on a long, difficult journey. Threatened by Fish and Falcon, he is saved from terrible fates by his sons. But which of his sons should Anansi reward?
At home again
that Night,
Kwaku Anansi found
a thing in the forest.
“What is this? A great globe of light?”
“O mysterious and beautiful!
I shall give this to my son,'”
said Anansi.
“To the sun who rescued me!”
“But which sone of the six…Which deserves the prize?”
Comprehension Questions
1. What was the thing that Anansi found in the woods?
A. A rock.
B. The moon.
C. A light bulb.
2. What did Anansi want to do with what he found?
A. Keep it a secret.
B. Yell at it to stop so he could sleep.
C. Give it to his son as a reward for helping him.
A. Keep it a secret.
B. Yell at it to stop so he could sleep.
C. Give it to his son as a reward for helping him.
Your Thoughts
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Vocabulary
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