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Which subject	Reading
What topic	Fables
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 7
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Fables Lesson Plan

Academic Subject: Reading

Grade: 7

Duration: 30 minutes

Standards Alignment (TEKS):

• (7.6) Reading/Comprehension of Literary Text/Fiction. The student comprehends and responds to fiction. The student is expected to:
  • (A) analyze how the author’s choice of words and literary devices contributes to the meaning of the text
  • (B) identify themes and consider the author's purpose in writing the text.
• (7.7) Reading/Comprehension of Literary Text/Poetry. The student comprehends and responds to poetry. The student is expected to:
  • (A) analyze how the poet’s use of figurative language contributes to the meaning of the poem.

Objectives:

• Students will understand the characteristics of fables and their moral lessons.
• Students will be able to identify and summarize the main ideas and themes in fables.
• Students will engage in critical thinking and discussion about the moral implications of fables.

Materials Needed:

• Excerpts of various fables (Aesop’s Fables)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets for group activity

Lesson Outline:

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin with a brief introduction to fables.
• Define fables and explain their characteristics (short stories, usually include animals with human traits, convey a moral).
• Ask students if they can think of any fables they are familiar with.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

• Present a couple of well-known fables (e.g., "The Tortoise and the Hare," "The Boy Who Cried Wolf").
• Read one fable aloud, then discuss the following:
  • What happened in the story?
  • Who are the characters, and what traits do they exhibit?
  • What is the moral of the story?

Group Activity (10 minutes)

• Divide students into small groups.
• Assign each group a different fable to read and analyze. Encourage them to find:
  • The main plot points
  • The characters
  • The moral of the fable
• After 5 minutes, have each group present their findings to the class.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

• Summarize the main points discussed during the lesson.
• Reinforce the idea that fables can teach us important life lessons.
• Open the floor for students to share their opinions on the morals discussed.

Homework Assignment:

Tasks:

1. Write a short fable (minimum 150 words) that conveys an original moral lesson.
2. In a separate paragraph, explain the moral of your fable in your own words.

Correct Answers:

• Example Moral for Fable: "Slow and steady wins the race." (for a story involving perseverance).
• Sample Fable: (Brief outline can be elaborated)
  • Characters: A tall tree and a small sapling.
  • Plot: The tree mocks the sapling for being small and weak, but during a storm, the tree falls while the sapling bends and survives.
• Moral Explanation: The moral of the fable is about resilience and that true strength comes from adaptability rather than just size or strength.

Assessment:

• Review the fables created by students based on creativity, understanding of fable structure, and clarity of moral message.
• Provide written feedback to help improve their understanding of themes, morals, and storytelling.

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