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Fables: The Crow and the Pitcher

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Readers practice fables, morals, story comprehension, and problem solving in this classic tale. These skills help children think about a character's choices and the lesson a story can teach.

In The Crow and the Pitcher, children read to see how the crow works through a tough problem. The story gives a clear example of using reading to notice a problem, follow the action, and learn a lesson.

This free online book is a good fit for early elementary readers who are working with favorite stories and language arts skills.

Teaching & Discussion Guide

Use this guide to turn Fables: The Crow and the Pitcher into a mini reading lesson at home or in the classroom.

Concepts & skills practiced

Fables and morals
Problem solving
Story comprehension
Reading for a lesson
Language arts vocabulary

Discussion Questions

1 The title says this is a fable. What do you think a fable might be before you start reading?
2 The page asks how to solve tough problems. What are some different ways a character might solve a problem like that?
3 Why do you think the crow needs to save its life in this story?
4 What do you think a lesson in a fable can teach us about making good choices?
5 After reading, what problem did the crow face, and what did it do to solve it?
6 What moral or lesson can we learn from the crow's choice that could help us in real life?

Words to Learn

fable: A short story that teaches a lesson.
moral: The lesson a story wants us to learn.
problem: Something hard that needs a solution.
solve: To find an answer or fix a problem.
solution: The way a problem gets fixed.
lesson: Something we learn from a story or event.
crow: A black bird that can be a character in stories.

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