FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON – “Aesop’s Fables Teaching Theme & Moral Analysis Card Freebie”
by James Whitaker
3rd – 9th Grade
[[Literary Element Series]]
Teaching Moral & Universal Theme with Aesop’s Fables
Mini-Lessons & Graphic Organizer Cards
Grades 3-9
All My Aesop’s Fables Resources are Included in the $11.99 Resource
1] Aesop’s Fables Unit Resources & Materials—130+ Pages!
If you do not want to purchase the Comprehensive Unit then you can try these Resources:
2] Aesop’s Fables Basic Graphic Organizers for Differentiation—Teaching Moral & Theme
3] Aesop’s Fables Advanced Analysis Cards
Product Overview/Preface:
This product contains over 5 pages of well thought-out, sophisticated, and effective resources to teach Aesop’s Fables, Moral, and Universal Themes of Human Nature and Society. This is a differentiated, Common Core aligned product (RL.1, 2, and 3). You can use this resource for a multitude of learning styles.
Includes:
< Aesop Author’s Card
< Literary Elements of a Fable
< Mercury & the Woodman Exemplar
< Analysis Template for any Fable
< Mercury and Woodman Shared Reading
The materials are meant for both reinforcement and rigorous instruction in analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of universal themes of human nature. You can easily guide students in making thematic connections across literature and film and help them scaffold their knowledge and build a strong foundation in high order thinking processes.
Aesop’s fables are the perfect for precursor for helping to create analytical thinkers. These short tales will help build the foundation for grappling more lengthy text with multiple messages and themes.
Use the Universal Theme cards during & for:
< Direct instruction
< Remediation & Reinforcement
< Pre-Writing for Responses to Literature & Essays
< Alternative Book Reviews, Reports, and End Projects
< Bulletin Board Displays
< Assessments and Quizzes
< Guided, Independent, Literature Circles, and Book Club Activities
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