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EGYPTIAN AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Elementary Social Studies Department

Term 1  GRADE 4

                               Classwork 1

Name : ________________________________________Class: ________ Date: _________________

PART A

Complete the following sentences using a vocabulary word form the word box

tall tale

character trait

literature

myth

legend

1.    A story that starts as a true story but had details added that did not happen is a __________________________.

2.    ___________________ is when you use humorous exaggeration to explain how something came to be the way it is.

3.    A quality in a person is __________________________.

4.    A _____________________ uses the actions of gods and goddess to explain things in nature.

5.    Stories or poems that people write to share their ideas is called _____________________.

PART B

Answer True (T) or False (F) on the following

6.    ___________ The story about Casey Jones is a myth.

7.    _____________ Paul Bunyan’s story was used to explain the creation of the Puget Sound.

8.    _____________ Pecos Bill character traits were strength and courage.

9.    ________ The proper behavior for Greek and Roman citizens was shown by their heroes.

PART C

10. What made Casey Jones a hero?

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