Worksheet
Curated OER

The Lion and the Mouse: Reading Comprehension

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this comprehension worksheet, students read a selection about The Lion and the Mouse, then answer 5 multiple choice questions. Answers provided.
Lesson Plan
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THE LION AND THE MOUSE

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students listen to a story about different types of animals and explore how they all need each other, just like people do.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Aesop's Fables

For Teachers K
Pupils read a fable about a lion and a mouse. They discuss the differences between the two animals. As a class, they discover the lesson of the story. Then they make puppets and reenact the fable.
Lesson Plan
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What is a Philanthropist?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners discuss the conceptual framework of philanthropy. In this introduction to philanthropy lesson, students define the term philanthropist and read the story Lion and the Mouse. Learners discuss the concepts of philanthropy...
Lesson Plan
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Helping Others

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners explore community service.  For this character development and community lesson, students sing a song based on the fable The Lion and the Mouse. Learners participate in a discussion about kindness, and generate ideas for...
Interactive
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Fables and Their Meanings

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this literature genre worksheet, students read five short fables and select the correct moral of the fable from the drop down menu. This worksheet is interactive.
Worksheet
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Reading Plot

For Students 3rd
In this problem and solution worksheet, 3rd graders read an Aesop fable and using a highlighter to highlight the problem and solution in the fable. Then students write the problem and solution in their own words. The worksheet gives 5...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Puppets and Tolerance

For Teachers K - 1st
Students study tolerance in a puppet activity. For this tolerance lesson, students watch a puppet performance to learn about tolerance, diversity, and understanding.
Lesson Plan
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Reader's Theater Flip Video Fluency

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students practice fluency. In this reader's theater instructional activity, students practice their fluency by rehearsing a script with their group. Once the group is ready, they create a background and props and are videotaped...
Lesson Plan
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Kindness Counts Book

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students make a book about kindness.  In this character lesson, students read a story about kindness and discuss how it applies to life.  Students complete a kindness counts page and then assemble them into a book. ...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Philanthropy in Literature

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research philanthropy in three genres: a play, a fable, and a parable. Students read an Aesop fable and answer questions in groups. Students complete steps in two worksheets from 'The Good San Franciscan' and 'Someone Should.'...
Lesson Plan
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Kindness Counts Book

For Teachers K - 5th
Pupils listen to stories about kindness and discuss kindness in their lives. Students then complete Kindness Counts page, illustrating and telling story, and turn in completed page to teacher to be laminated and assembled.
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: "The Lion and the Mouse" by Aesop

For Students 5th - 6th
A learning module that begins with the fable "The Lion and the Mouse" by Aesop, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
Activity
University of Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts: Aesop's Fables: "The Lion and the Mouse"

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
Read this traditional fable of "The Lion and the Mouse" to learn that even little friends can do great things. Two illustrated versions are provided. Both include the same text, but one has traditional illustrations while the other has...
Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Little Big Mouse

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This video segment from Between the Lions features "The Lion and the Mouse" for young students, an introduction to one of many Aesop's fables. illustrates how children can learn by talking about a book as it is read aloud. [4:19]
Activity
University of Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts, Amherst: Aesop's Fables

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Work your way through the moral tales of Aesop. Table of context provides links to traditional tellings and modernized versions. Videos and original illustrations help tell the stories.