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The Milkmaid and Her Pail

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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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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Compare/contrast the reading with another within the set of Aesop's fables
  • Teach the fable in a blended learning setting as part of a station rotation
Classroom Considerations
  • Teach students interview skills before they complete the activity
Pros
  • Material within the passage and activity works well for English learners
  • Online format is easy to navigate and accessible from all locations with Internet access
Cons
  • Does not provide a rubric for the writing activity