Work in pairs and take turns to ask and answer questions about witty characters in folktales or stories you have read. Use the correct intonation while asking questions.
The name of the witty character (Who...?)
Who is the witty character in the story? (Falling intonation)
The reason for her/his wit being important in the story (Why...?)
Why is her/his wit important in the story? (Falling intonation)
The most famous trick or clever idea she/he used (What...?)
What is the most famous trick or clever idea she/he used? (Falling intonation)
The time period or setting of the folktale/story (When...?)
When does the folktale/story take place? (Falling intonation)
The way she/he used her/his intelligence to solve a problem (How...?)
How did she/he use her/his intelligence to solve a problem? (Falling intonation)
The location where the story takes place (Where...?)
Where does the story take place? (Falling intonation)
Explanation
(1) Students form a Wh- question using 'Who' to ask about the character's name. The question should have falling intonation at the end. (2) Students form a Wh- question using 'Why' to ask about the importance of the character's wit. (3) Students form a Wh- question using 'What' to ask about the character's clever actions. (4) Students form a Wh- question using 'When' to ask about the time period or setting. (5) Students form a Wh- question using 'How' to ask about the method of problem-solving. (6) Students form a Wh- question using 'Where' to ask about the location.