This domain will introduce students to fables and stories that have delighted generations of people. By listening to these classics, students will increase their vocabulary and reading comprehension skills, learn valuable lessons about ethics and behavior, become familiar with the key elements and parts of a story, and acquire cultural literacy.

For example, a student who has listened to “The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing”in this grade will be prepared to later understand a news reporter who characterizes a politician as “a wolf in sheep’s clothing.”

In the first six read-alouds of the Anthology, students will listen to some well-known fables, which are special types of fiction that teach morals or important lessons. Listening to fables such as “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” “The Goose and the Golden Eggs,” and “The Fox and the Grapes” will help students learn the elements of this genre.

In the last four read-alouds, students will be introduced to classic folktales, such as “Medio Pollito (The Little Half-Chick)” and “The Crowded, Noisy House,” and will develop an understanding of different types of fiction.

Reading these fables and stories will help first-grade students develop a strong foundation for the understanding and enjoyment of fiction.

Parent Letters : Fables and Stories