Aesop Fables

In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.

What is the theme?

• don't judge others

• persistence pays off

• always share with others

• loyalty is the best reward

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What is the theme of this story?

• Slowly but surely wins the race.

• Don't be lazy.

• We are stronger together than we are apart.

• If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.

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Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.

What is the theme of this story?

• Some prizes aren't worth it.

• Overeating leads to illness.

• Insects value food over safety.

• Always send a tester.

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What is the name of the man most famous for creating fables?

• Allen

• Aesop

• Atwood

• Cynthia Rylant

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Aesop is credited with creating hundred of fables, even though today none of his actual writings exist.

• True

• False

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A short story, typically with talking animals as characters that has a moral.

• Folktale

• Setting

• Fable

• Moral

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Which describes the length of a fable?

• Fables are chapter books

• Fables are short stories

• Fables have 1-2 sentences only

• Fables are pictures

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Normally fables have _______ as characters?

• children

• bugs

• animals

• teachers

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Fables ____________.

• teach us a lesson

• are non-fiction stories

• tell us how to be good students

• show us how to draw

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What is the moral of The Tortoise and The Hare?

• Don’t be greedy

• Always tell the truth

• Slow and steady wins the race

• be kind to others

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