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The Bats, the Birds, and the Beasts

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Allegiance is about more than being on the winning side. Aesop's "The Bats, the Birds, and the Beasts" presents the conundrum that occurs when a bat seeks to join the side of the victors, and learns the consequences of his inaction. Pupils listen to an audio recording of the fable before listing the causes and effects that propel the plot forward.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Extend instruction by assigning a writing assignment that has your class practice the cause and effect organizational style
  • Compare and contrast the fable with another
Classroom Considerations
  • Ensure computer speakers are loud enough for all to hear if using the audio feature
  • Includes the Flesch-Kincaid reading level: 4.0
Pros
  • Electronic format is easy to navigate and understand
  • Great for flipped learning settings
Cons
  • None
Common Core