University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts, Amherst: Aesop's Fables: "The Dog in the Manger"
Feeling envious? Read Aesop's tale "The Dog in the Manger" in its traditional format and in a modern version to better understand this powerful feeling.
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: Teaching With Pourquoi Tales
This site features activities that revolve around "Teaching With Pourquoi Tales." Students will learn more about these types of old legends that deal with the natural world.
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Allegory
This is a glossary entry for the term "Allegory" including multiple definitions for the term, links to other figures of speech, links to more information, and examples.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: Aesop's Fables: "Hercules and the Wagoner"
This site provides the text and audio for this translation of the Aesop fable "Hercules And The Wagoner." Available online, print, and download.
Read Works
Read Works: Oh Nuts!
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about one little squirrel who gathers nuts for winter and another little squirrel who does not. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
How the Language Works: Fiction
This article discusses the characteristics of fiction and the expectations that readers have.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Literature: Analyzing Theme
Article explains how to find the theme in a piece of literature by asking yourself a series of questions as you read. RL.9-10.1 Analyzing Theme. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.2
Other
Yesterday's Classics: Baldwin Project: More Jataka Tales: Table of Contents
Links to twenty-one different fables from the book More Jataka Tales by Ellen C. Babbitt. Written in the Jataka tradition from India, these tales are interesting and teach life and character-building lessons to readers. An illustrated...