Introduction
Do you remember ever reading or hearing of a fable? Does the name Aesop sound familiar? Can you recall the story of 'The Town Mouse & the Country Mouse'? If so, think about what you know about fables. What is the purpose for reading them?
A fable is a story that teaches a lesson called a moral. In this online class, you will have to read fables and understand their morals. After you learn more about them, you will write your own fable.
Task
Your task will be to write a fable created independently! That's right- YOU will be the author. During this task, you will complete the following activities:
Process
Step 1- Aesop's Life
Step 2- Understanding fables
Step 3- Drafting your story
Step 4- Publishing your work
Please begin this course by reading our class syllabus. If you have questions, please post a message by clicking the Add Comment link at the bottom of each page or you may contact me through e-mail.
A fable is a story that teaches a lesson called a moral. In this online class, you will have to read fables and understand their morals. After you learn more about them, you will write your own fable.
Task
Your task will be to write a fable created independently! That's right- YOU will be the author. During this task, you will complete the following activities:
- Learn about Aesop- author of fables
- Read, understand, and interpret the fables he created
- Use the elements of a fable to create your own
Process
Step 1- Aesop's Life
Step 2- Understanding fables
Step 3- Drafting your story
Step 4- Publishing your work
Please begin this course by reading our class syllabus. If you have questions, please post a message by clicking the Add Comment link at the bottom of each page or you may contact me through e-mail.