Hi everyone! This week we are going to move on from fairy tales and learn about a different kind of story – fables. Like fairy tales, fables are old stories. In fact, some stories are often recognized as being both a fairy tale and fable. For example, in my hunt for good stories to share with you, I often find that the story The Ugly Duckling is recognized as both.
There are some obvious differences in fairy tales and fables. First, fables are often shorter stories. Second, the characters are almost always talking animals in a natural, outdoor setting. Last, there is always a moral to the story when reading a fable. In fact, the moral is often pointed out at the end of the story in a direct way. Watch this video to learn about the elements of a fable and to see an example of a fable.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ruX6oQeLC3M
All grades: Choose two fables to read from this link.
https://www.dltk-teach.com/fables/
Grades 3-5:
Please email me to tell me which two stories you chose to read. Which story did you like the best and why?
Grades 1-2:
Which fables did you choose and who were the main characters?
Have a wonderful week!
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