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HOW TO WRITE A FABLE

HOW TO WRITE A FABLE. Fables…. … a story that teaches a lesson …characters are animals …animals talk. ***. Fable Elements Many things to think about before writing a fable. Moral – a lesson Animals Animals’ names Setting Introducing the animals/characters Dialogue between characters

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HOW TO WRITE A FABLE

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  1. HOW TO WRITE A FABLE

  2. Fables… … a story that teaches a lesson …characters are animals …animals talk ***

  3. Fable ElementsMany things to think about before writing a fable • Moral – a lesson • Animals • Animals’ names • Setting • Introducing the animals/characters • Dialogue between characters • Sequencing events of the story • Conclusion of story / moral ***

  4. Life-long lesson Do to others as you would like them to do to you. Cheaters never win. Don’t judge a book by its cover. Good lessons – but not considered a life-long lesson- Not a Moral Pick up trash on the road. Brush your teeth three times a day. Don’t hit your brother or sister. Moral a life long lesson Write down a few morals you think you can use. ***

  5. Animals should “go with the moral” Often a “good guy/bad guy relationship” Often they are “natural enemies” Personification: animals take on human characteristics Good Guy/Bad Guy Mouse/Snake Natural Enemies Cat/Dog Bad: snake/shark/bear/lion/rat Good: bunny/mouse/kitten/cow Choose your animals (2) ***

  6. Setting…Where/ When story takes place

  7. Names of Animals Names should suit the moral/story/setting Slither, the snake – desert Sly Fox – forest Messy Mouse – barn Goldie Fish - ocean/pond Hairy Bear - cave Fluffy Bunny - hole in ground ***

  8. Writing the Story • Beginning Setting • Middle Introduce Characters Problem Events • End Conclusion Moral ***

  9. Remember Fable ElementsThere are many things to think about before writing a fable • Moral – teaches a life-long lesson • Animals • Animals’ names • Setting • Introducing the animals/characters • Dialogue between characters • Sequencing events of the story • Conclusion of story / moral ***

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