Writingafable 3
- 1. Fables… … a story that teaches a lesson …characters are animals …animals talk ***
- 2. 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 • Sequencing events of the story • Conclusion of story / moral ***
- 3. Moral a life long lesson Life-long lesson Do unto others as you would have them do unto 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. Jot down a few morals you think you can use. ***
- 4. 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 Good Guy/Bad Guy Mouse/Snake Natural Enemies Cat/Dog Bad: snake/shark/bear/lion/rat Good: bunny/mouse/kitten/cow ***
- 5. Setting… When/Where Story takes place S u m m e r/W in te r S p rin g /A u tu m n S e a s o n D a y /N ig h t D u s k /D a w n N o o n /M id n ig h t T im e S c h o o l O c e a n D e s e rt P la c e S e ttin g ***
- 6. Names of Animals Names should suit the moral/story/setting Slither, the snake – desert Tightwad Weasel – pasture Sly Fox – forest Messy Mouse – barn Goldie Fish - ocean/pond Hairy Bear - cave Fluffy Bunny - hole in ground ***
- 7. Writing the Story • Beginning Setting • Middle Introduce Characters Problem Events • End Conclusion Moral ***
- 8. Remember Fable Elements There 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 ***