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Four Aesop Fables
Listen and enjoy as an engaging narrator reads four of Aesop's fables in a 13-minute audiobook. Fables include "The Rat and the Elephant," "The Grasshopper and the Ants," "The Fox and the Crow," and "The Little Mouse."
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The Flies and the Honeypot
Is temporary pleasure worth a lifetime of pain? A group of flies learns their unfortunate—and sticky—lesson with Aesop's fable "The Flies and the Honeypot." After listening to an audio version of the tale, class members map the plot...
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The Swallow and the Other Birds
After reading Aesop's fable "The Swallow and the Other Birds," individuals complete an activity that investigates unknown vocabulary. The passage provides a grade-appropriate challenge for all learners.
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The Peacock and Juno
Why wouldn't Juno want to give a peacock the voice of a nightingale? After reading Aesop's fable "The Peacock and Juno," individuals learn to be content with what they have because perfection is unattainable. The passage comes with an...
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The Milkmaid and Her Pail
Readers learn about idioms with a narrative writing activity that follows Aesop's fable "The Milkmaid and Her Pail." An audio version of the story allows learners of all reading levels to access the text.
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The Man and His Two Wives
Challenge pupils by reading a fable about a husband that becomes a victim of his wives' opposite wishes. An audio version of Aesop's fable "The Man an His Two Wives" makes for a great station within a rotation or material for a flipped...
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The Fox Without a Tail
Can you trust advice from a person who has something to gain? Aesop's fable "The Fox Without a Tail" depicts the skepticism of a fox community when one of their fellow foxes, having lost his tail in a tap, tries to talk them into...
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The Fox and the Stork
Forget the Golden Rule! Aesop's fable "The Fox and the Stork" explores what happens when a stork, treated poorly at the fox's meal, hosts his own dinner. Learners listen to an audio version of the story before examining the causes and...
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The Rooster and the Pearl
How do individuals determine value? Middle school students read Aesop's fable "The Rooster and the Pearl" and complete a narrative writing activity to learn that precious things are for those that can prize them.
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The Fox and the Crow
Aesop's fables are full of tricky foxes, and "The Fox and the Crow" is no exception. Individuals listen to an audio passage and write either a fable or a personal narrative about a time they wanted a friend to share something with them.
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The Lion in Love
What would a lion do for love? The lion in this Aesop fable willingly removes his teeth and claws to marry a beautiful maiden.
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The Fox and the Mosquitoes
A trapped fox prefers the full mosquitoes swarming him to the hungry ones who would replace them in Aesop’s fable “The Fox and the Mosquitoes.” Class members listen to an audio version of the tale before completing a graphic organizer...
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The Donkey and the Grasshopper
Patience, young grasshopper ... the lesson provides a great experience with narrative writing using an installment from a series of audiobooks of Aesop's Fables. The 57-word passage leads to an engaging activity where your readers argue...
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The Swallow and the Crow
What characteristics make a true friendship? Pupils explore the question when reading "The Swallow and the Crow," Aesop's fable about two birds comparing their feathers. The post-reading graphic organizer encourages thinkers to write...
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The Miser and His Gold
Why have precious belongings if you're not using them? Aesop's fable "The Miser and His Gold" includes an audio recording, text version, and writing activity about possible alternatives for the protagonist based on the moral of the story.
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The Herdsman and the Lost Bull
Can ignorance sometimes be a blessing? See what your class thinks as they identify the theme of Aesop's fable "The Herdsman and the Lost Bull" and analyze character motivations within the text. The resource comes with an audiobook...
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The Jay and the Peacock
What determines the worth of a person? Challenge pupils to identify theme and analyze characterization with Aesop's fable "The Jay and the Peacock." Readers answer a series of comprehension questions after listening to an audio version...
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The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey
Working hard to please everyone often pleases no one, according Aesop's fable "The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey." After listening to an audio version of the story, individuals invent their own endings to the passage using a...
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The Four Oxen and the Lion
Long before Benjamin Franklin advocated for standing together against the British, Aesop warned about the dangers of a group divided in his fable "The Four Oxen and the Lion." An audio retelling of the story describes a quarreling herd...
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The Horse, Hunter, and Stag
A resource on plot structure and summarizing begins with an audio retelling of "The Horse, Hunter, and Stag." After listening to the fable, pupils break down the plot chronologically before writing a short summary.
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The Farmer and the Snake
Slither into a stimulating lesson with Aesop's "The Farmer and the Snake." Class members explore the relationship between gratitude and generosity with the fable and practice making predictions with an accompanying reading activity.
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The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Writers may mistake the lesson in Aesop's 107-word fable as a wolf in sheep's clothing because it's so much fun! All about a wolf that disguises himself as a sheep to prey on those within a flock, individuals discuss the theme of...
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The Wolf and the Lamb
Aesop's "The Wolf and the Lamb" is about a lamb that becomes a victim of a wolf despite any attempt to appease his aggressor. After reading the fable that is part of a larger series, pupils complete an activity to research and apply...
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The Man and the Lion
The plot diagramming activity that accompanies Aesop's "The Man and the Lion" asks readers to investigate the relationship between parts of the plot and the moral of the story. The resource comes with an audiobook recording of the fable...
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