The document discusses the concept of a concept attainment model for analyzing fables and stories. It defines a moraleja as a lesson derived from a story concerning right or prudent behavior. It provides examples of themes commonly found in moralejas such as telling the truth, being grateful, and treating others well. It also lists criteria for identifying moralejas as conveying a message through a story in order to encourage or guide behavior and thinking.

1. Concept Attainment
Model
Adriana Montes De Oca

2. La Moraleja (the moral of the
story)
A lesson, especially one concerning what is right
or prudent, that can be derived from a story, a
piece of information, or an experience.

3. La Moraleja
Tale/Fable
(Cuento)
Summary
(resumen)
Moral
(moraleja)
Think twice
before you
act.
Be careful
what you
wish for.
Theme
(tema)
Always tell
the truth.

4. La Moraleja
Examples
Do not take things for
granted.
Be grateful for what you
have.
Treat others how you
would like to be treated.
One must see the beauty
in what one has.
Do not judge others.
Non-Examples
Hate (topic)
The greedy king had the
golden touch and turned his
daughter into gold. (summary)
“…And they lived happily ever
after.” (quotation)
Love overcomes all obstacles.
(theme)
The American Dream (topic)
School is boring. (opinion)

5. Criteria
Message conveyed through a story (oral or
written).
Manifests high principles for proper conduct.
Encourages people to behave or think a certain
way.