Fable Elements
True/False: Fables are long
False
Disguise? Example: We did not recognize Sam because of his wig and glasses he used as a disguise.
An outfit that helps to change your appearance or hide who
you really are.
Character: A Shepard who played a prank and nobody came when he actually needed them.
The Boy who cried wolf
Don't count your chickens before they're hatched.
The Maid and the milk pail
True
Plumpest? Example: Julie would only sleep on the plumpest pillow.
chubbiest/most round
A dog who was selfish and wouldn't share with a hungry Ox
The Dog in the Manger
Things are not always as they seem.
If you pretend to be what you are
not, you might end up losing in the end.
The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
When were most fables written?
A long time ago.
Startled? Example: Jim was startled by the large spider in his bed.
Stunned/surprised
A farmer who was greedy. He got something and wanted more.
The Goose and the Golden Eggs
It could always be worse.
The Crowded, Noisy House
Most of the characters are?
Animals
What does mischief mean? Here's an example: Mrs. Rabbit told the rabbits not to get into mischief.
Behavior that can be annoying or cause small problems.
There was a fox and he was trying to reach a fruit
The Fox and the Grapes
You shouldn’t speak badly about something that you once wanted, just
because you can’t have it.
The Fox and the Grapes
Where do most fables take place?
Outside
What does pondered mean?
To think about or reflect on
There's a chick who wants to meet the king of Madrid.
The Little Half-Chick
Always tell the truth
The Boy who Cried Wolf