January 8, 2015
Fables
The Lion and the Mouse
The Ant and the Grasshopper
The Richer the Poorer
Homework:
Bring your copy of Touching Spirit Bear (TSB) on Wednesday, Jan.14th!
Oral literature test on Monday, January 12th!
Objective
I can evaluate the characteristics of a fables from around the world.
Warm
Up:
Get your Interactive Reader book from the back.
Turn to The Chenoo (pg. 256) and go over your answers to the sidebar questions and your answers to
the chart on pg. 263 with the other members in your group.
First and last name
Apollo's Tree / Arachne (IR book pg. 245)
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The Chenoo (IR book pg. 265)
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Answers must be in CAPITAL LETTERS!
When you are done with your quiz, look up the definition for FABLE and copy it into your notes
fable
a brief tale told to illustrate a moral or teach a lesson. Often
the moral appears in a distinct and memorable statement
near the tale's beginning or end.
First we will watch a short video of a fable
The Lion and the Mouse
https://yogainmyschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/lionmouse.jpeg
The Ant and the Grasshopper
pg. 384
https://lh3.ggpht.com/hzhWZjSl-Uwtxy3ldxGAUe_BiBBI9EcmwxloXypBwEMP1PDClCQjPGt4Hdj_xw-fqg=h900
The Richer, the Poorer
pg. 386
= Ant
= Grasshopper
http://mcdn1.teacherspayteachers.com/thumbitem/The-Richer-the-Poorer-by-Dorothy-West-Essay-Choice-Board-1044817/original-1044817-1.jpg
In what ways was the Grasshopper's situation
similar to Bess's. In what ways was it different?
In what ways was the Ant's situation similar to
Lottie's. In what ways was it different?
Write a sentence that creatively sums up the moral of
this fable
Now you will work with a partner to create your own fable. I will
give you a moral and you will create a fable that teaches the
lesson reflected in your moral.
This needs to be on white computer paper.
Put your title at the top.
Write and colorfully illustrate your fable.
Write your moral at the bottom.