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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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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