Mythology: Aesop's fables (Learning Resources)

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What is a fable?

Talk to a family member or research to find a detailed definition of what a fable is. Write down the features of a fable that make it different to other kinds of stories.

Find a modern day fable (or one written in the last 100 years) and summarise the story and moral in your OneNote.

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Aesop's Fables

Follow the link below to view a list of Aesop's fables. Read and summarise at least three different fables (you can also find them elsewhere on the internet).

Undertake further research to find out the story behind the creation of the fables - when were they written and why are they called 'Aesop's Fables'?

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Sharing fables

In small groups (teacher may allocate or allow students to choose), share your findings from the 'anywhere anytime' activities. What modern fable did you find? Which of Aesop's fables did you read and what were they about? Have a discussion about what a fable is and why Aesop's fables are significant.

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Write your own!

Using your knowledge of what constitutes a fable, create your own fable based on modern day experiences. Try to incorporate aspects of your own life into the story, and use the present day as the setting.

Students can share their fables with the class and give each other feedback.