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The Mole and His Mother

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Mother knows best, according to Aesop and his fable "The Mole and his Mother." An audio retelling of the story comes with an activity that asks readers to research and describe a mole before outlining the plot structure of the fable.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Display model work from the activity on a bulletin board for other pupils to see
  • Examine the organizational structure from the fable and compare/contrast with another in the audiobook set   
Classroom Considerations
  • Researchers may need a reminder about reliable sources before beginning the activity
Pros
  • Posts the Flesch-Kincaid readability score as a 5.0
  • 40-second audio recording differentiates the passage for all readers
Cons

Common Core