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How should a disliked leader be treated when they're down? Aesop's "The Sick Lion", a fable about a dying lion being mistreated by his subjects, teaches readers about cowardice. The writing activity that has pupils produce an alternative fable encourages creativity and presents rigor that matches state tests.
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Instructional Ideas
- Consider reaching out and inviting a local artist to visit with learners and teach a skill to practice while completing the activity
- Use storybird.com to publish writers' works as a fundraiser for your classroom
Classroom Considerations
- If lacking access to the Internet, make copies of PDFs before class
Pros
- The one minute audio recording differentiates the passage with a 4.7 Flesch-Kincaid readability score for all readers
- Provides MLA, APA, and Chicago formatted annotations for a works cited page
Cons
- Does not provide a rubric with the activity