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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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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