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What is true bravery and how do people demonstrate it? Part of an extensive series of audiobooks, Aesop's 81-word fable "The Wolf and the Kid" tells the story of a boy that bravely attacks an enemy wolf from afar. Paired with a graphic organizer, the explanatory writing activity has individuals examine descriptive language within the fable, which scored a 4.3 on a Flesch-Kincaid readability scale.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the text to examine a real-life example of bravery and debate whether readers agree with Aesop's theme
- Show the fable as a model and conduct a writer's workshop focusing on writing description
Classroom Considerations
- Download and copy the PDF of the text if lacking classroom Internet access
Pros
- Online format is great for blended learning environments such as flipped lessons or station rotations
- 41-second audio recording differentiates the passage for pupils at every level
Cons
- None