Writingafable 3
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Fables…
… a story that teaches a lesson
…characters are animals
…animals talk
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Fable ElementsMany things to think about before writing a fable
• Moral – a lesson• Animals• Animals’ names• Setting• Introducing the animals/characters• Dialogue between characters• Sequencing events of the story• Conclusion of story / moral
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Moral a life long lesson
Life-long lesson
Do unto others as you would have them do unto
you.
Cheaters never win.
Don’t judge a book by its cover.
Good lessons – but not considered a life-long
lesson-Not a Moral
Pick up trash on the road.
Brush your teeth three times a day.
Don’t hit your brother or sister.
Jot down a few morals you think you can use.***
Choose your animals (2)
• Animals should “go with the moral”
• Often a “good guy/bad guy relationship”
• Often they are “natural enemies”
• Personification: animals take on human characteristics
Good Guy/Bad GuyMouse/Snake
Natural EnemiesCat/Dog
Bad: snake/shark/bear/lion/rat
Good: bunny/mouse/kitten/cow
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Setting…When/Where
Story takes place
S um m er/W in te rS p rin g /A u tum n
S eason
D a y/N ig h t D u sk /D awnN oon/M idn ig h t
T im e
S ch o o lO ce anD e se rt
P la ce
S e tt ing
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Names of Animals
Names should suit the moral/story/setting
Slither, the snake – desertTightwad Weasel – pasture
Sly Fox – forestMessy Mouse – barn
Goldie Fish - ocean/pond Hairy Bear - cave
Fluffy Bunny - hole in ground
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Writing the Story• Beginning
Setting• Middle
Introduce CharactersProblemEvents
• EndConclusionMoral
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Remember Fable Elements
There are many things to think about before writing a fable• Moral – teaches a life-long lesson
• Animals• Animals’ names• Setting• Introducing the animals/characters• Dialogue between characters• Sequencing events of the story• Conclusion of story / moral
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