2.4 Explore Elements of a Short Story

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Story Breakdown Practice

A fable is a very short story that teaches a life lesson. Talking animals are often the main characters. Examples are the The Ant and the Grasshopper or The Boy Who Cried Wolf.

You will be reading the fable The Hare and the Tortoise on the next page.

Use your pre-reading strategies first.

Go To Your Learning GuideThen, go to your Learning Guide and then fill out Story Breakdown as you read the story a second time. Read the story a third time (or more) to make sure you've filled out the sheet as best you can.