All About Fables
TRUE OR FALSE..Fables are ALWAYS passed down by word of mouth.
False! That's folktales.
What is a character trait?
Something that describes how a character acts and treats others.
What is a moral?
The lesson that the author wants us to learn from the story.
What does ascend mean?
To go up
TRUE OR FALSE...Fables have characters with animals that speak like humans.
True!
What is Chanticleer's main character trait?
Pride
What did Chanticleer learn?
Never again to be blinded by flattery. Don't be prideful.
If I did something with "malice", was I being kind?
No! Malice means bad.
Fables teach a _______ that is usually stated at the end of the story.
Moral
How does this character trait harm Chanticleer?
He almost gets eaten!
What did the fox learn?
It is better not to show off.
What is another word for "courtesy"?
Kindness or manners.
_______ provides hints about the story without giving away the ending.
Foreshadowing
What is the fox's main character trait?
Dishonesty
What does "I have learned never again to close my eyes when I should keep them open?" Really mean?
Don't be blinded by flattery.
Which word means "to surround something?"
Tell me the THREE statements that are true about fables.
1. Fables are stories with animal characters that speak and behave like humans.
2. Fables teach a moral that is usually stated at the end of the story.
3. Foreshadowing provides hints about a story without giving away the ending.
How can these two character traits be harmful in your life?
People may not want to be our friend if we are dishonest, and pride can lead us to make bad decisions.
Can you remember what the lesson from our story "Fire on the Mountain" was?
To not be prideful, to be kind, to treat others the way they want to be treated.
If I say "I have the intention of passing math this year." What does that mean?
That my PLAN is to pass math this year.