A legend is an old story that teaches a lesson or moral.

In the story, why didn't the villagers help the boy when the wolf really came?

The villagers didn't believe the boy because he had lied to them before.

What is the lesson of the story 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf'?

If you lie, people won't believe you, even when you're telling the truth.

Name: What is a Legend?
Author: Insta~Lesson

2nd Grade · ELA · 30 min

I can tell what happens in a legend story and what it means.

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Legends are old stories that teach important lessons or morals.
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A moral is a rule about how to be good or do the right thing.
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The boy who cried wolf learned that if you lie, people won't believe you, even when you're telling the truth.

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