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The Pomegranate, Apple-Tree, and Bramble

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Aesop's fable about two trees that disagree demonstrates how to handle conflict among an audience. After listening to an audio retelling of "The Pomegranate, Apple-Tree, and Bramble," writers complete an analysis activity to identify the moral of the story and find a connection they have to the events.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Have your pupils brainstorm a time when they had a disagreement with another person as a pre-reading activity
  • Consider completing the activity as a think-pair-share
Classroom Considerations
  • Make sure fable is audible before class if using the audio recording
Pros
  • The 35-second audiobook recording offers a great way to differentiate the passage for all readers
  • Online format is perfect for lessons that involve blended learning
Cons
  • None
Common Core