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The Swallow and the Other Birds AudioThe Swallow and the Other Birds Audio
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Lit2Go
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Audio
Media Length
1:00
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Duration
30 mins
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The Swallow and the Other Birds

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After reading Aesop's fable "The Swallow and the Other Birds," individuals complete an activity that investigates unknown vocabulary. The passage provides a grade-appropriate challenge for all learners.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

aesop's fables, academic vocabulary, active reading

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Add the vocabulary words within the reading activity to a word wall throughout the quarter
  • Consider using vocabulary.com in conjunction with the words from the activity to practice vocabulary acquisition

Classroom Considerations

  • Download PDFs and audio clips if teaching in a space without Internet access

Pros

  • Online format is easily accessible and clear to navigate
  • Provides background knowledge about Aesop's fable, part of a set of fables

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.5.4 RL.6.4 RL.7.4 RL.8.4

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