Fable Pack
Fable Pack
British Division
Year 5 – T 1
Pack 1- Unit 1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
01 Introduction
03
Vocabulary
11
Grammar
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Comprehension
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Writing
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Introduction to Fables
What are Fables?
Fables are short stories that teach a moral or lesson, often using animals, plants,
or mythical creatures as characters. These characters usually behave and speak
like humans to make the lesson easier to understand.
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The Tortoise and the Hare: A story about patience and persistence.
The Fox and the Grapes: A story that teaches not to envy what you can’t have.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf: A warning about lying.
The Lion and the Mouse: A lesson on kindness and helping others.
Genre-related Vocabulary
Moral: A lesson about right and wrong.
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Vocabulary List A
Word Meaning Synonym/Antonym
fathom To understand something deeply = Grasp
X Misunderstand
guffawed: Laughed loudly = Roared
X Whispered
fare: The money paid for a journey. = Ticket price
sustenance Food or drink that keeps someone alive. = Nourishment
X Starvation
wistfully Feeling sad while thinking about something = Longingly
you want or miss. X Happily
liberally: In large amounts; generously. =Freely
X Sparingly
meadow A field of grass and flowers. = Pasture
X Desert
bouncing Moving up and down quickly. = Leaping
X Sitting
chirruping Making a series of short, high-pitched = Tweeting
sounds like a bird. X Silence
bustled Moved quickly and energetically. = Hurried
X Slowed
scurry To move quickly with short steps. = Dash
X Stroll
industrious Hardworking and focused on tasks. = Diligent
X Lazy
provision Supplies or food that are prepared for a trip. = Supplies
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Exercises “List A”
1. True or False: Guffawed means to laugh very quietly.
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2. What is the opposite of wistfully?
(a) Longingly
(b) Joyfully
(c) Happily
(d) Sadly
3. Describe what it means when someone is bouncing.
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4. What does fathom mean?
(a) Misunderstand
(b) Ignore
(c) Understand deeply
(d) Forget
5. What is the synonym of chirruping?
(a) Silence
(b) Tweeting
(c) Jumping
(d) Leaping
6. Which word is closest in meaning to bustled?
(a) Hurried
(b) Quiet
(c) Stopped
(d) Walked
7. What type of sound does chirruping describe?
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8. True or False: Someone thinking about a past event they miss is acting wistfully.
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9. What is the synonym of scurry?
(a) Stroll
(b) Dash
(c) Walk
(d) Crawl
10.What is the opposite of liberally?
(a) Sparingly
(b) Carefully
(c) Freely
(d) Generously
11. What does fare mean when you pay for a bus ride?
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12. True or False: If you don’t have enough provision, you have plenty of supplies.
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13. If you use something liberally, how are you using it?
(a) In small amounts
(b) Generously
(c) Incorrectly
(d) Rarely
14. Describe a meadow in one sentence.
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15. What is the opposite of fare when talking about the cost of travel?
(a) Free
(b) Ticket price
(c) Expensive
(d) Cheap
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Vocabulary (List B)
= Starving
famished Extremely hungry.
X Full, satisfied
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frail Weak and delicate.
X Strong
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quavered Shook or trembled, especially in voice.
X firmed
= attracted
lured Attracted or tempted someone.
X Repelled
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hurried Done in a quick or rushed manner.
X Slow
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snapped Broke suddenly or spoke sharply.
X remained calm
= retorted
irritation Annoyance or slight anger.
X remained calm
= retorted
Hauled Pulled or dragged with effort.
X remained calm
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Exercises “List B”
1. What would happen if a strong blast of wind hit your window?
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2. After playing outside all day, how would you feel if you were famished?
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3. If you hauled a heavy box up the stairs, did you pull it or push it?
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4. Explain how someone might be lured into a bad decision.
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5. What does it mean if a stick snapped?
A. It bent slowly
B. It broke suddenly
C. It melted
D. It flied
6. If a chair is frail, would you feel safe sitting on it?
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7. Explain why you would avoid leaning on a frail table.
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8. Is a tenant more similar to a landlord or a renter?
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9. Who pays rent to live in a house?
A. A tenant
B. A landlord
C. A property manager
D. A merchant
10.What is the opposite of a quavered voice: a steady voice or a shaky voice?
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11. Explain how loud noises can cause irritation while studying.
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12. What is a blast most similar to?
A. A strong wind
B. A light breeze
C. A slow-moving air
D. A tornado
13. What might happen if an animal is lured into a trap?
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14. If you hurried to finish your homework, would you take your time or rush?
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15. True or False: A quavered voice sounds strong and confident.
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16. If you hurry, you are moving quickly.
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17. What is the opposite of snapping at someone: speaking calmly or yelling?
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18. If you feel irritation with a loud noise, are you calm or annoyed?
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19. True or False: To haul something means to carry it effortlessly.
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20. If you are famished, it means you’ve just eaten a lot.
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21. What is an example of showing hospitality?
A. Ignoring a guest
B. Offering food and drinks to a visitor
C. Telling someone they’re not welcome
D. Expelling a guest
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Point of View
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Said is Dead
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Reading Comprehension 1
The Wind and The Sun
For eons, the Wind and the Sun had been bitter rivals. Each believed
themselves the stronger. Each believed themselves the mightier. Each
believed themselves more capable of imposing their will upon the
Earth.
One day, a traveller was walking
along a well-worn path, wearing a
thick woollen cloak and scarf upon
her shoulders. The flowers danced in
the meadows either side of the road
and the birds sang their sweet
melodies in the oak and willow trees.
These sights and sounds soothed her
weary soul as she trudged along the
road, her feet aching and her back
hunched.
The Wind looked down upon the traveller and said, “Sun, old friend, I propose a
competition, so that we might decide, once and for all, who of us is truly the
mightiest. Look at that human walking below. Do you see how she is wrapped tight
in her woollen cloak? They are so fragile, these mortals, these humans, are they not?
Well, whoever of us can remove that cloak off her shoulders shall be declared the
winner. What say you, Sun?”
The Sun replied, “Wind, must we? Leave this poor creature alone. Humans are so
feeble and fragile. Their lives are short and full of suffering. Leave her be, Wind;
human life is hard enough.”
“Oh, I see, Sun; you are scared - a coward!” The Wind responded smugly. “Well then,
I propose a new competition. If you can take that cloak off the traveller, then not
only will you be declared the mightier, but I will let her travel safely. If I win, I will
be declared the mightiest, and I shall blow her town to the ground. What say you?”
“With pleasure!” the Wind smirked. The Wind blew upon the traveller, but she
wrapped the cloak tighter around herself. The Wind blew harder, and the traveller
wrapped the cloak tighter around herself. The Wind blew harder and colder, so much
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that the traveller shivered and struggled to stand, but she found a tree, sat beneath
it, and wrapped the cloak around her tighter. “AHHHHH! It is impossible!” The Wind
bellowed.
“Maybe…” smiled the Sun, “Maybe not.” The Sun gently shone a bit brighter, making
the air warm and pleasant and balmy. The traveller stood up, stretched, and smiled.
She took off her cloak, and lay contentedly on the lush green grass, happy to delay
her journey to enjoy the balmy sunshine.
“Well done, Sun, you are victorious,” the Wind said, “Well done indeed.” Later, the
traveller continued on her way to Manchester, reuniting with those she loved.
4. Find and copy 1 word/phrase that shows many people have walked along the
path before the traveller.
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5. What word, used by the Wind, means “delicate”?
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7. Look at the table below. In the left hand column, there are events from the
story. Place the numbers 1-8 in the right hand column, to show the order that
these events happened in the story. The first has been done for you.
Event What order did this occur in the
story
The Wind proposes a competition to the Sun
The traveller begins her journey along the path 1
The Wind blows hard upon the traveller
The Sun refuses to take part in the competition
The traveller sits down beneath a tree to escape
the wind
The Sun agrees to take part in the competition
The traveller safely arrives at her destination
The traveller takes off her cloak.
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8. What does the traveller hear on her journey that makes it a less unpleasant
experience?
9. Which of these is the most appropriate message of this fable. Tick ONE
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Reading Comprehension 2
The Kid and the Wolf
Once upon a time, there was a billy goat Kid who lived with his
Mother on a farm. Each morning he and the other goats were herded into
a meadow. And each evening they were driven home again.
At the edge of the field was a wood. The grass grew thick and sweet
there because the goats never went near it. The Kid looked at it longingly.
“Don’t go there,” the other goats warned him. “A big bad Wolf lives in
that wood.” “Yes, mind you stay close by me,” said his Mother.
At first the Kid stayed close by his Mother. But with each day that
passed his horns grew bigger. “I am not a little Kid anymore,” he
thought. “I can look after myself. Anyway, I don’t believe a Wolf lives in
that wood.” He went to where the juiciest grass grew. The goats shook
their heads when they saw where the Kid was. “Baaa. Silly young thing,”
they said. “Well, we warned him.”
The little Kid was very happy. He picked up some of the sweet grass.
He was so busy eating that he didn’t hear his Mother call him.
He didn’t even notice the dogs rounding up the goats to drive them
home. “Oh, I do hope my little Goat is safe,” his mother said as they were
herded out of the field.
At last the Kid had had enough. He lifted up his head. The goats had
Long shadows crept towards him. It was growing dark. The Kid did
not feel so big and brave any more. “Mother,” he bleated, running up and
down the field. “Where are you? I want to go home.”
But someone heard him. Big yellow eyes followed the Kid, as he ran up
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and down the field. It was the Wolf. He couldn’t believe his luck. “It’s
time for my dinner and that Kid will do nicely,” he smiled.
And with a single bound he was out of the wood. The Kid tried to run
away, but the wolf put out a paw. “Whoa!” he said. “Not so fast!” He
smacked his lips.
“If only I had listened to Mother,” thought the Kid. “What shall I do?
How can I stop the wolf from eating me? Help! Help!” He bleated, as
loudly as he could. But the dogs and goats couldn’t hear him.
The wolf growled, showing sharp yellow teeth. Then the Kid had an
idea. “If I can get the Wolf to sing, maybe Mother will hear him and save
me,” he thought. “Mr. Wolf,” he squeaked. “I’m sure you have a beautiful
voice. Will you
sing for me? And I will dance for you. I like dancing.” The Wolf
considered. “Why not?” he thought. “A little music before dinner.” He
opened his mouth to sing.
Down the lane the dogs and goats also heard the Wolf. They stopped
and looked at each other. ‘It’s the Wolf!’ one of the dogs cried. ‘Oh, please
– save my little goat!’ cried the Kid’s Mother.
The dogs tore back into the field barking loudly. The Wolf turned his
head and saw them. He leapt for the trees just as one of the dogs was
about to seize his tail.
Moral: Intelligence and bravery can defeat even the strongest enemy.
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Tick (√) two boxes that we know are true from the story.
2. Why did the Kid break the rules and go to the grass?
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Explain your answer.
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Orientation
Setting the Scene
• Using 5 senses:
What can you hear?
What can you smell?
What can you touch?
What can you taste?
What can you see?
• Place and Time:
Where does the story take place?
When does the story take place? day or night? old days or modern?
• Weather:
was it snowing? raining? chilling?
• Imagery:
Drawing a picture of the scene with your own words describing the surroundings,
landmarks, etc.
Problem
Creating an Exciting Challenge
Solution
Resolving the Challenge
1.Recommendation: Here, your characters find a way to solve the problem. Maybe
they learn to work together or discover an important truth
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Text Analysis
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Write a fable about a fox who gets lost in the forest and meets a wise owl. The fox
refuses to listen to the owl’s advice, thinking he knows best. In the end, he learns an
important lesson about the value of listening to others.
Guidelines:
1. Moral: Show what the fox learns about listening and accepting help.
2. Characters:
3. Setting: Describe the forest—focus on how the fox feels being lost.
4. Dialogue: Include one conversation between the fox and the owl.
5. Structure:
Tip:
• Keep the moral simple, like "Listening to others can help us find our way."
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Fables Checklist
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Free Practice
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Fables Checklist
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Shades of Meaning
Happy Sad Angry Scared Big
Ecstatic Heartbroken Livid Petrified Colossal
Joyful Despondent Furious Terrified Gigantic
Cheerful Miserable Angry Afraid Massive
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