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Turn ravens into swans, academically speaking, with a fable by Aesop and a narrative writing activity. The story a raven that is killed by his desire for white feathers is available to all readers as a short audio recording. After reading, writers create a happier version of the fable where the raven makes better choices.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Help pupils grow by using the activity to conduct a writer's workshop on a skill such as dialogue, organization, or imagery
- Publish writers' creations on a class blog or a school newspaper
Classroom Considerations
- Learners may need to review elements of a fable before completing the activity
Pros
- With an 8.6 Flesch-Kincaid readability score, the text is rigorous
- Downloadable PDF of the passage is available for classrooms without Internet access
Cons
- Does not provide a rubric for the writing activity