Writing A Fable

Slide 1: Fables… … a story that teaches a lesson …characters are animals …animals talk ***

Slide 2: Fable Elements Many 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 ***

Slide 3: Moral a life long lesson Life-long lesson Good lessons – but not considered a life-long lesson- Do unto others as you would Not a Moral have them do unto you. Pick up trash on the road. Cheaters never win. Brush your teeth three times a day. Don’t judge a book by its cover. Don’t hit your brother or sister. Jot down a few morals you think you can use. ***

Slide 4: Choose your animals (2) • Animals should “go Good Guy/Bad Guy with the moral” Mouse/Snake • Often a “good guy/bad guy relationship” • Often they are Natural Enemies “natural enemies” Cat/Dog • Personification: animals take on human Bad: characteristics snake/shark/bear/lion/rat Good: bunny/mouse/kitten/cow ***

Slide 5: Setting… When/Where Story takes place S e t t in g S eason T im e P la c e S u m m e r / W in t e r D a y / N ig h t D u s k /D a w n S chool S p r in g / A u t u m n N o o n / M id n ig h t O ce an D e s e rt ***

Slide 6: 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 ***

Slide 7: Writing the Story • Beginning Setting • Middle Introduce Characters Problem Events • End Conclusion Moral ***

Slide 8: 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 ***