Pairing Fables

Pairing fables with similarities encourages kids to make connections. Consider pairing these fables. To help them find similarities, use the Venn diagram.

Similar Characterization

• Fable Pair 1 - “The Ants and the Grasshopper” and “The Tortoise and the Hare” – The Grasshopper and the Hare are carefree; the Ants and the Tortoise are industrious. The Grasshopper and the Hare learn similar lessons.
• Fable Pair 2 - ”The Peacock” and “The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse” – The Peacock and the Town Mouse both wish for something they don’t have. It doesn’t turn out well for either one of them in the end.

Same Animal, Different Circumstances

• Fable Pair 3 - “The Fox and the Crow” and “The Fox and the Grapes”