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Aesop's Fables Lesson PlanAesop's Fables Lesson Plan
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Aesop's Fables

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Examine the fables of Aesop with your class. Pupils identify the morals of fables and role-play a scene from their favorite fable of Aesop. Additionally, they compose letters to a favorite character in the fable. Learners role-play again by responding to a partner's letter as if they are the character to whom the letter is addressed.

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