FABLES
FABLES
Criteria of Writing a Fable (To be written in the copy)
• Task Fulfillment
• 1. Imaginative Characters
• Use of animals as main characters with human-like qualities.
• Characters should have distinct traits that relate to the moral lesson.
• 2. Moral Lesson
• The story must convey a clear and meaningful moral at the end.
• The moral should be relevant and thought-provoking.
• 3. Development of Story in Paragraphs
• Logical progression of events divided into clear paragraphs (beginning, middle, and end).
• A well-defined problem or conflict and resolution.
• 4. Dialogues
• Use of appropriate dialogues to express the thoughts and actions of characters.
• Dialogues should enhance the story and align with the plot
• Language and Presentation
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• 1. Spelling and Grammar
• Correct spelling throughout the fable.
• Accurate use of grammar to ensure readability.
• 2. Sentence Structure
• Use of varied and well-constructed sentences.
• Avoid run-on sentences or fragments.
• 3. Language and Tone
• Use descriptive language to create vivid imagery.
• Maintain a tone suitable for a fable, simple yet engaging.
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Ideas to write a Fable (For Shared
Writing Day 1 )
• 1. The Greedy Squirrel and the Sharing Crow
• Moral: Sharing brings happiness.
• A squirrel hoards nuts and refuses to share with a hungry crow. When
winter comes, the squirrel faces a challenge, and the crow helps it out of
kindness.
• 2. The Proud Peacock and the Wise Owl
• Moral: Wisdom is more valuable than beauty.
• A peacock mocks an owl for its plain feathers. But when a storm strikes,
the owl’s wisdom saves everyone.
Ideas to write a Fable (For Shared Writing Day 1 )
• 3. The Lazy Ant and the Diligent Bee
• Moral: Hard work pays off.
• The ant spends its days relaxing while the bee works tirelessly. When the rainy
season arrives, the ant learns the value of preparation.
• 4. The Rabbit Who Wanted to Fly
• Moral:
• Be content with your unique abilities.
• A rabbit envies birds and attempts to fly, learning instead to appreciate its speed
and agility on the ground.
• 5. The Forgetful Turtle and the Patient Deer
• Moral: Patience and perseverance lead to success.
Day 2 Fable Writing Topic
• The Lion, the Elephant, and the Monkey
• In a vast savannah, there lived three animals: Leo the Lion, Ella the
Elephant, and Max the Monkey. Leo was proud and strong, thinking that
no one could defeat him in any challenge. Ella was wise and gentle,
believing that size and strength didn’t always mean success. Max, though
small, was quick and clever, always thinking of creative solutions to
problems.
• One day, a terrible storm approached the savannah. The animals feared
that their homes and food supplies might be destroyed, so they decided
to work together to protect their land. The challenge was to move the
food into the shelter and secure it before the storm hit.
Day 2 Fable Outline (For providing
students an idea)
• 1. Introduction (Setting and Characters):
• Introduce Leo the Lion, Ella the Elephant, and Max the Monkey.
• Describe their strengths: Leo is strong and prideful, Ella is wise and calm,
Max is quick and clever.
• 2. The Problem:
• A storm is approaching, and the animals must protect their food and
shelter.
• Each animal is confident in their own abilities but is unsure how they can
contribute to the task.
• 3. The Attempt to Solve the Problem Individually:
• Leo tries to carry large piles of food by himself but struggles because it’s too heavy.
• Ella attempts to move the heavy crates with her strength but realizes she cannot carry
them all alone due to their size.
• Max runs around trying to organize everything, but his small size makes it hard to
carry anything substantial.
• . Realization:
• After struggling on their own, the three animals realize that their individual strengths
aren’t enough to solve the problem.
• Leo, Ella, and Max sit down and discuss how they could combine their efforts.
• 5. Working Together:
• Leo uses his strength to move heavy objects, Ella uses her size to lift large crates, and
Max directs them and helps carry smaller items.
• Together, they manage to move all the food and secure the shelter just before the
• The Moral:
• The storm passes, and the animals realize that their unity saved the
day. They learn that working together, using their different strengths,
is more powerful than working alone.
Draft 3: Topic /Outline
• The Tortoise, the Rabbit, and the Beaver
• Once upon a time in a lush forest, there lived three very different animals: Timmy the
Tortoise, Rafi the Rabbit, and Benny the Beaver. Timmy was known for his slow and
steady pace, always taking his time to finish tasks. Rafi, on the other hand, was quick
and loved to race through things, sometimes without putting in much effort. Benny,
the Beaver, was hardworking and dedicated, always building and improving his home
with great care.
• One bright morning, the forest animals gathered to discuss a new challenge: the
forest needed a strong dam to control the river’s flow before the rainy season arrived.
The animals agreed that the dam must be built before the storm clouds gathered, and
it was decided that each of the three would try to build a small section of the dam.
• Timmy, Rafi, and Benny set off to work.
