Story Puzzle Review Maria, a city-bred woman, bravely faces the challenge of meeting Leon’s rural family. The journey through the Waig , the fields, and finally the home in Nagrebcan shows the contrast between the city and the countryside.
Story Puzzle Review Maria worries about whether Leon’s family will accept her, as she comes from a very different background. Maria’s grace and humility win over Leon’s family, showing her genuine love and readiness to belong.
Like Maria, who faced the challenge of being accepted by her husband’s family, how can you overcome the fear of rejection and deal with inner struggles in your own life?
Processing Questions : How did identifying the story elements help you understand the story better? What lesson from Maria’s experience can you apply to your own life?
Story Puzzle Directions: Each piece represents an important element of the story: Character, Setting, Conflict, and Resolution . Read the descriptions below and write them to the correct puzzle piece. Once all are matched, you will reveal the story’s message.
Story Puzzle
Puzzle Descriptions ❖ Maria, a city-bred woman, bravely faces the challenge of meeting Leon’s rural family. ❖ The journey through the Waig , the fields, and finally the home in Nagrebcan shows the contrast between the city and the countryside. ❖ Maria worries about whether Leon’s family will accept her, as she comes from a very different background. ❖ Maria’s grace and humility win over Leon’s family, showing her genuine love and readiness to belong .
STORY EVENTS A. The narrator waits for Leon and Maria’s arrival. B. They ride the cart home through the countryside. C. Maria expresses admiration for the landscape. D. The narrator observes Maria’s reactions and manner. E. They pass the fields, and the sky begins to change. F. Leon asks Maria if she is afraid of his father. G. They arrive home, and Maria meets Leon’s family.
Jumbled Excerpts Directions: Review all the jumbled excerpts from the story below. Rearrange the excerpts in the correct plot (chronological) order (A-G).
Jumbled Excerpts Directions: Review all the jumbled excerpts from the story below. Rearrange the excerpts in the correct plot (chronological) order (A-G).
Story Road Map Summary Part A: Transitional Devices Directions: Fill in the blanks with appropriate transitional devices to connect the events. Choose from the box:
Retelling the Story Directions: In pairs, use the story road map and transitional devices to retell orally the story in your own words, ensuring the events flow smoothly. Afterward, rate each other’s retelling using the rubric.