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How to write a fable

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The document provides guidance on how to write a fable by outlining key elements to consider, including choosing a moral or life lesson, selecting animal characters that fit the moral, setting the story in a place and time, naming the animals appropriately, and structuring the story with a beginning, middle, and end that teaches the moral.

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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 Sequencing events of the story Conclusion of story / moral ***
Moral a life 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. Write down a few morals you think you can use. ***
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 ***
Setting… Where/ When story takes place SETTING SEASON TIME PLACE SUMMER / WINTER SPRING / AUTUMN DAY NIGHT DUSK / DAWN NOON / MIDNIGHT OCEAN SCHOOL DESERT FOREST
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 ***
Writing the Story Beginning Setting Middle Introduce Characters Problem Events End Conclusion Moral ***
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 ***

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How to write a fable

  • 1. HOW TO WRITE A FABLE
  • 2. Fables… … a story that teaches a lesson …characters are animals …animals talk ***
  • 3. 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 ***
  • 4. Moral a life 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. Write down a few morals you think you can use. ***
  • 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 Good Guy/Bad Guy Mouse/Snake Natural Enemies Cat/Dog Bad : snake/shark/bear/lion/rat Good : bunny/mouse/kitten/cow ***
  • 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. Writing the Story Beginning Setting Middle Introduce Characters Problem Events End Conclusion Moral ***
  • 9. 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 ***