Fables (1)
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This document provides guidance on how to write a fable. It explains that a fable is a story that teaches a lesson, and typically features animals, plants, or inanimate objects as characters. It outlines key elements to consider when writing a fable, such as choosing a moral or life lesson, selecting animal characters, setting the scene, introducing characters, including dialogue, sequencing events, and concluding with a restatement of the moral. The document provides examples and tips for each element to help writers craft an effective fable.
Fables (1)
- 1. HOW TO WRITE AHOW TO WRITE A FABLEFABLE Prof. Gabriela A. Llaneza
- 2. Fables… … a story that teaches a lesson …characters are animals, plants, inanimate objects or forces of nature. …animals talk and behave as humans
- 3. Fable Elements Many things to think about before writing a fable Moral – a lesson Animals Animals’ names Set t ing I nt roducing t he animals/ charact ers Dialogue bet ween charact ers Sequencing event s of t he st ory Conclusion of st ory / moral
- 4. Moral a lif e long lesson 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.
- 5. Choose your animals (2) Animals should “go with the moral” Often a “good guy/bad guy relationship” Often they are “natural enemies” Personification: animals take on human characteristics One sided characters Good Guy/Bad Guy Mouse/Snake Natural Enemies Cat/Dog Bad: snake/shark/bear/lion/rat Good: bunny/mouse/kitten/cow Poetic justice ***
- 6. Setting… Where/ When story takes place SETTING SEASON TIME PLACE SUMMER / WINTER SPRING / AUTUMN DAY NIGHT DUSK / DAWN NOON / MIDNIGHT OCEAN SCHOOL DESERT FOREST
- 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. Writ ing t he St ory Beginning (description) Setting Introduce Characters Middle (narration) Problem Events End Conclusion Moral
- 9. Remember Fable Element s Use description that appeal to the senses Animals Animals’ names Setting Use adjective and adverbs to make your story more vivid Dialogue between characters, to make the story more lively Sequencing events of the story in chronological order Conclusion of story Moral that teaches a life-long lesson
- 10. Remember Fable Element s Use description that appeal to the senses Animals Animals’ names Setting Use adjective and adverbs to make your story more vivid Dialogue between characters, to make the story more lively Sequencing events of the story in chronological order Conclusion of story Moral that teaches a life-long lesson