In this 6-8 lesson, students will engage in the writing process to create original fables and perform a skit. They will review the elements of a fable and develop an understanding of how to create a centralized focus in a narrative.
Students will:
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Teachers should be familiar with fables and with guiding students through the writing process.
Students should be familiar with the vocabulary from Key Elements of a Fable, the writing process, and have an understanding of script and performance techniques.
For students who are deaf or have hearing loss, use captions for the skit/performance and clear audio. Provide extra time for students.
Original Writer
Kathy Cook
Adaptation
Tonya Abari
Editor
JoDee Scissors
Updated
November 15, 2021
In this 6-8 lesson, students will improvise scenarios found in fables. They will identify the key elements of a fable and describe the author’s use of personification. Students will also evaluate the text by participating in class discussions and writing exercises.
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