Personal introduction-Star Intro

Show the students the picture of the Lion and the Mouse and ask what it is that they see. Individually, Ss will choose what they think the story is about then check in pairs. T takes a poll. The correct answer is B.

Students read the story and check to see if what they decided was correct. Then, individually, they decide which word goes with which synonym hung around the room. Ss stand up and put the papers with the correct synonym.

At the end of the story there was a short sentence that was not part of the story but added some meaning to the story giving the meaning. Does anyone know what we call that summary of the story's meaning? That statement has a name. -Moral. Sometimes it is stated and sometimes its totally clear when you read it. But, there is a 'moral' to this story. Ss take 1 minute to think of their own moral and write it in the space provided. Ss in pairs discuss what they think is the moral of the story. When pairs have one sentence they decide on, they write them on the board. T takes a few minutes to discuss these morals with the class. Teacher provides feedback here from the short sentences they write on the board.

Teacher explains that fables are meant to make you think about your own life. Since its a lion and a mouse you can think what if I was the lion? Who is 'the mouse' in my story? Discuss with a partner what similar situations you might have in 6th grade where you are like the Lion. What does this fable's moral mean to you? Then, students share their ideas with a partner then possibly the teacher.