1. Fables and Proverbs Fable: a story that teaches a lesson
A short story with a moral, especially one in which the characters are animals
(moral – valuable lesson in behavior from a story or event)
Proverb: a short well-known saying that often offers advice

2. The Ant and the Dove
AN ANT went to the bank of a river to quench its thirst, and being carried away by the rush of the stream, was on the point of drowning. A Dove sitting on a tree overhanging the water plucked a leaf and let it fall into the stream close to her. The Ant climbed onto it and floated in safety to the bank. Shortly afterwards a bird catcher came and stood under the tree, and laid his lime-twigs for the Dove, which sat in the branches. The Ant, perceiving his design, stung him in the foot. In pain the bird catcher threw down the twigs, and the noise made the Dove fly away.
One good deed deserves another

3. The Bald Man and the Fly
A FLY bit the bare head of a Bald Man who, endeavoring to destroy it, gave himself a heavy slap. Escaping, the Fly said mockingly, "You who have wished to revenge, even with death, the Bite of a tiny insect, see what you have done to yourself to add insult to injury?
[Revenge will hurt the avenger]

4. Expressive Language and Literary devices.
Personification- The leaves danced in the wind.
Simile- The galloping horse sounded like thunder.
Alliteration- Sally sells shells at the seashore.
Onomatopoeia- BOOM! WOOSH!
Dialogue: “Let me in,” yelled the wolf.
Hyperbole – The dog was bigger than a house.
Vivid verbs – The mouse ran scurried across the room.

5. Fables Part 1:(on a separate sheet) Proverb Setting - Characters
Part 2 – final copy
Story –
Must use three examples of Expressive Language and/or Literary device.
Events of story must demonstrate lesson from proverb.
Illustration – must show character(s) and events from the story
Part 1:(on a separate sheet)
Proverb
Setting -
Characters
Plot outline or brief summary –
three to four sentences
This will be collected with final copy

6. Fables Today: Part 1:(on a separate sheet) Proverb Setting Characters
Well done is better than well said.
A penny saved is a penny earned.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
That which hurts often instructs.
Half the truth is often a great.
The doors to wisdom are never shut.
Do not leave ‘til tomorrow that which you can do today.
He that falls in love with himself will have no rivals.
Today:
Part 1:(on a separate sheet)
Proverb
Setting
Characters
Plot outline or brief summary

7. Assignment Choose a quote from Benjamin Franklin Have it approved
Create a fable that uses your quote as its moral. (use only one side of paper)
Draw a picture representing your fable/moral
Paste both on construction paper. (See example)