What characteristics make a true friendship? Pupils explore the question when reading "The Swallow and the Crow," Aesop's fable about two birds comparing their feathers. The post-reading graphic organizer encourages thinkers to write down their thoughts and characterize the swallow and the crow according to the text.

Concepts

aesop's fables, characterization, active reading

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Apply the same graphic organizer to another piece of literature and compare/contrast characters with those from the fable

Classroom Considerations

• Have copies of the activity available for learners at the start of class
• If lacking Internet access, download the audio clip for all listeners 

Pros

• Online format is perfect for blended learning settings
• Includes citations in MLA, APA, and Chicago format

Cons

• Text lacks depth and volume needed for activity

Common Core

RL.5.3 RL.6.3 RL.7.3 RL.8.3