Understanding Themes in Fables

Miss Bushman teaches about identifying themes in literature using fables. She reads 'The Ant and the Dove', highlighting the theme of kindness and reciprocity, and 'The Fox and the Stork', which illustrates the consequences of being mean. Both stories emphasize treating others as you wish to be treated. The lesson concludes with a reminder to find themes in stories.

What is the primary focus when identifying themes in traditional literature?

• The characters' names

• The author's message or theme

• The setting of the story

• The length of the story

In 'The Ant and the Dove', what problem does the ant face?

• Finding food

• Being carried away by water

• Climbing a tree

• Escaping a hunter

How does the dove help the ant in the story?

• By scaring away a predator

• By singing a song

• By dropping a leaf into the water

• By giving it food

What is the moral lesson of 'The Ant and the Dove'?

• Help others and they may help you

• Always be prepared

• Never trust strangers

• Work hard for success

In 'The Fox and the Stork', what trick does the fox play on the stork?

• Gives the wrong address

• Serves soup in a shallow dish

• Hides the food

• Locks the door

How does the stork respond to the fox's trick?

• By leaving immediately

• By playing a similar trick

• By apologizing

• By ignoring it

What is the theme of 'The Fox and the Stork'?

• Treat others as you wish to be treated

• Honesty is the best policy

• Sharing is caring

• Revenge is sweet

What common lesson do both fables teach?

• The need for adventure

• The significance of kindness

• The value of hard work

• The importance of bravery

How do the two fables differ in their approach to teaching the lesson?

• One uses animals, the other uses humans

• One uses positive events, the other uses negative events

• One is longer than the other

• One is set in a forest, the other in a city

What should readers be able to do after learning about themes in fables?

• Find the theme or author's message

• Describe the setting

• Summarize the plot

• Identify the main characters