Fables

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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.
• Dont 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.
• Dont hit your brother or sister.

Jot down a few morals you think you can use.

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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 Guy
• Mouse/Snake
• Natural Enemies
• Cat/Dog
• Bad snake/shark/bear/lion/rat
• Good bunny/mouse/kitten/cow

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SettingWhen/WhereStory takes place

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Names of Animals

• Names should suit the moral/story/setting
• Slither, the snake desert
• Tightwad Weasel pasture
• Sly Fox forest
• Messy 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 Characters
• Problem
• Events
• End
• Conclusion
• Moral

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Remember Fable ElementsThere 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