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Androclus and the Lion

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Kindness is never a standalone act. Fourth graders read the classic tale of Androclus and his act of service to the lion, which is repaid to him by the lion in a Roman colosseum. After reading the passage, they answer four comprehension questions.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Use alongside a reading assessment or when assigning learners to reading groups by skill level
  • Connect to a unit on Aesop's fables or ancient Rome
  • Encourage learners to write a short story about a time when a good deed came back around
Classroom Considerations
  • Main character is known as Androclus; he is known in other versions of the fable as Androcles
  • Class members may need more space to write their responses
Pros
  • Two-page format makes for easy copying and distribution
  • Questions address plot points and the moral of the fable
Cons
  • None
Common Core