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The Belly and the Members

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Give your class some food for thought after reading Aesop's "The Belly and the Members" by Aesop. Once pupils have listened to an audio version of the story, they answer four questions regarding the fable's theme, including a narrative writing prompt at the end of the activity.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Extend instruction by reading an article on the digestive system
  • Approach the activity as a jigsaw: have each small group share their answers and present to the class
Classroom Considerations
  • Ensure speakers are loud enough for all to hear if using the audio feature
  • Audio recording is one minute and four seconds long
  • 9.0 on the Flesch-Kincaid readability scale
Pros
  • Material addresses topics in English and science 
Cons
  • None
Common Core