Explore a variety of fables to learn life's lessons through engaging stories. Add rigor to the learning process with activities that include matching a a fable to the story's moral, short answer exit slips, and a three-column graphic organizer for a one-page overview of multiple fables.

Concepts

aesop's fables, fables, responding to reading, reading, morals

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Gather a collection of fables such as, The Tortoise and the Hare, for learners to browse when time permits 
• Schedule time at the library, or on mobile learning devices, to search for fables that interest the class to use for the lesson
• Invite scholars to write and share their fable with the class

Classroom Considerations

• The resource was created as part of a larger unit on fables, but it can be used on its own or with another unit 
• The lesson plan includes support from the school librarian; however, you may conduct the lesson without their assistance 

Pros

• Lesson plan is written in detail allowing for easy administration
• Worksheets are made with a simple, neat design  
• The lesson sparks critical thinking and dialogue about making good choices 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.2.10 W.2.5 W.2.7 W.2.8 SL.2.1.a SL.2.1.b SL.2.1.c