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The Wind and the Sun

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How powerful is kindness? Aesop's 133-word fable "The Wind and the Sun" is about a bet that is won by kindness between the wind and the sun to see who can make a traveler take off his jacket. Following the reading that is part of a larger set, which scored a 6.0 on the Flesch-Kincaid scale, individuals learn about proverbs and write a narrative in a thought-provoking activity.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Extend instruction by examining other well-known proverbs
  • Conduct a writer's workshop to enhance the narrative writing activity
Classroom Considerations
  • Make sure to have paper copies or earbuds available for learners if needed
Pros
  • One minute audiobok recording differentiates the fable for all readers
  • Online format is perfect for blended learning environments such as station rotations and flipped lessons
Cons
  • Rubric not attached with explanatory writing activity
Common Core