How to write a fable

HOW TO WRITE A FABLE

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

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
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Moral a life long lesson
Life-long lesson
Do to others as you would like them to do to you.
Cheaters never win.
Don’t 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.
Don’t hit your brother or sister.
Write down a few morals you think you can use. ***

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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Setting… Where/ When story takes place SETTING SEASON TIME PLACE SUMMER / WINTER SPRING / AUTUMN DAY NIGHT DUSK / DAWN NOON / MIDNIGHT OCEAN SCHOOL DESERT FOREST

Names of Animals
Names should suit the moral/story/setting
Slither, the snake – desert
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 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
***

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