This story could be used to spark discussion about the moral of the story and allow students to come up with their own opinions on what the tale may tell us. Students can graph out the important events on a graphic organizer and discuss the importance of kindness.
pickThis story is a fable as it teaches the moral lesson of how the meek can trump the mighty and how different people may need to rely on other's strengths for help throughout life so it is important to be kind to all people.
I would use this book to highlight both reading comprehension and moral lessons. The wordless illustrations by Jerry Pinkney encourage students to practice visual literacy skills by retelling the story in their own words, identifying beginning, middle, and end, and discussing character feelings through pictures. The fable‘s message allows for discussions about empathy, cooperation, and respecting everyone‘s contributions.
pickThe lion and the mouse by Jerry Pinkney is a Caldecott award winning picture book that is considered a fable. It‘s a retelling of one of Aesop‘s classic fables, which are short stories that use animals with human traits to teach a moral lesson. The lion and the mouse talk, think, and act like people. It also teaches a moral lesson that even the smallest creature can help the strongest, emphasizing kindness.
A famished fox crept into a vineyard where ripe, luscious grapes were draped high upon arbors in a most tempting display.
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