Grade 4
English HL and FAL
Term 3 Project
Fable
Task 6:
Stage 1: Research (10 marks)
Stage 2: Writing (30 marks)
Task 7:
Stage 3: Oral Presentation (20 marks)
Name and Surname: ________________________________
Grade 4 ___
Task 6, Stage 1: Research
(to be handed in by the end of week 4)
Instructions:
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Research the elements of a fable.
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Choose a fable that interests you and read it for enjoyment. (1 – 2 pages)
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Next, study your chosen fable carefully, scanning it for information you need.
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Complete the crossword puzzle.
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Write the information you found in the format of your choice.
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Be creative or use the frame provided.
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Work neatly.
The following information must be included:
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Title of the fable
Author
Elements of a fable
Setting
Characters (villain and hero)
Favourite character
Drawing of an object with caption
Plot: beginning, middle, end
Moral
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Complete the crossword puzzle
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Complete the crossword about fables. Some clues are titles of fables.
The pictures will give you clues.
Down
Across
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The ________ and the Tortoise
2
Belling the ________
3
The Fox and the __________
6
___________ and Ant
4
The _______ Crow
7
The Greedy _______
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Who are the characters in a fable? 9
What fable characters can do.
8
The Lion and the _________
The Two _______.
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Fable Frame
1. Title:
____________________________________________________
Author: ____________________________________________________
2. Name two elements that make your story a 3. What is the setting of the fable?
fable.
4. Name the characters and indicate who is
the villain and who is the hero.
5. Write the name of your favourite character.
Explain why you like the character
6. Draw a picture of an object from the fable. Write a caption.
7. What happens in the beginning and the middle of the fable?
Beginning:
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Middle:
8. Draw a picture to show how the story ends. Write 1-2 sentences to explain the ending.
9.
Write the moral of the fable.
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2021 Revised ATP: Term 3 2022
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RUBRIC: Research (10 marks)
Name and surname: _______________________________________
Crossword Puzzle: number of correct answers
1.
Crossword Puzzle: mark allocation
Criteria
Excellent
Grade 4 ____
10 - 8
7-4
3–0
2
1
0
Achieved
Needs
Support
Not
Achieved
Content and Structure
All the relevant information has been included:
2.
Title and author of the fable
2
1
0
3.
Elements of a fable
2
1
0
4.
Setting
2
1
0
5.
Characters (villain and hero)
2
1
0
6.
Favourite character and reason
3
2
1
0
7.
Drawing of object and caption
3
2
1
0
8.
Plot: beginning and middle
3
2
1
0
9.
Drawing of ending with explanation
3
2
1
0
10.
Moral
2
1
0
Language Structures and Vocabulary
11.
Language, spelling and punctuation
3
2
1
0
12.
Overall Presentation (creativity, colour,
3
2
1
0
neatness)
Total
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______/30 (÷ 3)
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Task 6, Stage 2: Creative Writing
(to be handed in by the end of week 6)
Name and surname: _______________________________________
Grade 4 ___
Write your own Fable
• As you begin planning, think about two characters, one setting and one moral that you
will include in your fable.
• You may use the table below to help you pick
characters, a setting and a moral or you can
choose your own.
• Decide on which character is the villain (bad guy)
and who is the hero (good guy).
• Come up with a problem and solution based on
your characters, the setting and the moral.
• Use the frame to help you plan your writing.
• Write 3 paragraphs:
English Home Language: 100- 120 words
English First Additional Language: 60 - 80 words
• Give your fable a title.
• Draw a picture, with your final draft, that clearly shows the characters and the setting.
Characters
tortoise
spider
Setting
Moral
in a jungle / forest Kindness wins people over
fox
bee
in a dam
Lead by example
dog
ant
in a desert
Never give up
cat
snake
in a fruit tree
Think before you leap
lion
peacock
on a hill
Be happy with what you have
elephant
mouse
in a garden
Don’t underestimate yourself
crab
monkey
on a farm
Don’t always expect a reward
earthworm rabbit
under a stone
You’re probably not that important
butterfly
tiger
in a bush
frog
ladybug
in a hole
Total: (20)
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Planning
Title of my fable: ______________________________________________________
Characters with their traits
Setting
Moral: _________________________________________________________________
Beginning
Middle (problem)
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End (solution)
First Draft (Rough draft)
Title of my fable: ______________________________________________________
Beginning:
Middle:
End:
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Final Draft (Neat Work)
Title: ___________________________________________________
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RUBRIC: Fable (30 marks)
Name and surname: _____________________________________
CRITERIA
Characters
and
setting
6-5
The characters are
named and clearly
described in the fable.
The characters are
named.
The fable has an
appropriate setting.
The fable has little
information about the
setting.
6-5
It is easy to understand
the problem and
solution.
4-3
Fairly easy to
understand the problem
and solution.
2
It is not clear what the
problem or solution is.
Very interesting and
creative.
The fable shows some
creativity.
Moral
Very little information is
given of the characters.
The fable lacks
creativity.
4-3
2
The moral is clearly
stated and relates
directly to the events of
the story.
The moral is somewhat
related to the events in
the story.
4-3
2
6-5
Sentence
structure,
vocabulary,
language,
spelling,
punctuation
2
The characters are
named and described.
There is some idea of
what they are like.
Vivid description of
setting which makes
perfect sense to the
story.
Plot
4-3
Excellent sentence
structure. Wide range
of vocabulary.
Sentences are easy to
read. Adequate
vocabulary.
Struggles to construct
sentences. Basic
vocabulary.
Less than 5 errors in
language, spelling and
punctuation.
5 – 8 errors in
language, spelling and
punctuation
More than 8 errors in
language, spelling and
punctuation
4–3
2
Writing
process
Writing process used
effectively.
Some evidence of the
writing process.
Planning, first draft and
final draft included.
Planning, first draft and
final draft included.
Evidence of editing to
eliminate mistakes.
Limited or no evidence
of editing.
Final draft is a copy of
first draft.
4–3
Drawing
Drawing is neat,
creative and clearly
depicts the characters
and setting. Includes
detail.
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1–0
It is hard to distinguish
between characters.
The setting does not
make sense to the
story.
1–0
No problem or solution.
No creativity.
1–0
The story does not
have a moral.
1–0
Meaningless
sentences.
Writing is riddled with
errors.
1–0
Writing process used
ineffectively.
Planning and first draft
not included or do not
inform final draft
No evidence of editing
2
1–0
Drawing depicts the
characters and setting.
Lacks detail
Lacks effort.
Drawing does not
clearly depict the
characters and setting.
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Task 7, Stage 3: Oral Presentation
(to be recorded in term 4)
Name and surname:___________________________________________ Grade 4 ___
Instructions:
Your oral will focus on the following:
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Appropriate structure: good beginning, middle and ending
Language use, vocabulary, fluency and how well you pronounce your words.
Appropriate body language and presentation skills e.g. makes eye contact and
volume.
Presentation of content. Be well prepared. Do not read your oral!
Use of supporting aids (visual, props etc)
Topics: (choose one)
1. Retell the fable you read.
2. Imagine you are one of the characters, retell the story from your point of view.
3. Retell the fable you read but give it a different ending.
4. Prepare an oral presentation on the elements of fables.
5. Retell the fable you wrote in stage 2 of the project.
Note:
Be creative by including visual aids / props for presentations e.g. posters, dress up like a character
etc.
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2021 Revised ATP: Term 3 2022
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RUBRIC: Oral Presentation (20 marks)
Name and surname: __________________________________________ Grade 4 ___
Criteria
Structure and
content
Language,
vocabulary,
fluency and
pronunciation
Presentation
skills /
audience
contact
Preparation
5–4
Well-structured with
capturing
introduction, body
and conclusion.
Highly informative /
creative content
5–4
Excellent command
of the language
Wide vocabulary
Fluent and
expressive
Pronunciation clear
and unambiguous
5–4
Excellent use of
gestures and body
language
Engages well with
audience
Excellent eye contact
and voice projection.
Very confident
5–4
Familiar with material
Written speech and
cue cards available
If applicable,
interesting
audio/visual aids add
to presentation
3
Good to adequate
structure
Fairly interesting
introduction, body
or conclusion.
Fairly informative /
interesting
3
Good command of
the language
Adequate
vocabulary
Fluent but lacks
expression
Pronunciation clear
3
Good use of
gestures and body
language.
Makes eye contact
most of the time
Adequate voice
projection
Confident
3
Has memorised
material
Written speech
and/or cue cards
available
If applicable,
audio/visual aids
add somewhat to
presentation
2
1–0
Little evidence of
structure
Unconvincing
No evidence of
structure
Uninformative
2
Able to convey
ideas
Basic vocabulary
Repeats self or is
hesitant with no
expression
Sometimes difficult
to follow
2
Few gestures
Eye contact
sporadic with some
in audience
Inadequate voice
projection
Self-conscious at
times
2
Not familiar with
material, but able to
speak
Written speech and
cue cards not
available
If applicable, totally
inadequate
audio/visual aids.
1–0
Has difficulty
expressing self
clearly
Very hesitant
Limited vocabulary
Difficult to
understand
1–0
No gestures
No contact with
audience
Speaks softly
No confidence
Evidence of
incorrect
pronunciation
1–0
Not familiar with
material
Unable to present
No written speech
or cue cards
If applicable, no
audio/visual aids
are available.
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