Core: Read, re-tell and understand fables

With TA/Tutor

These materials are for a TA or Tutor to use with a small group of children or one child.

They support the learning in class in this unit.

Notes are provided for teacher and TA/Tutor.

Back to Lockdown?

If your class or school is having to close for a while, these materials provide a home dimension as well as a clear route map outlining what to teach online, and what to practise at home.

Preparation
It is good to have children listen to high quality audio fables read by well-known voices. During the first week, allow children to listen at different times of the day. See websites in Teacher notes.

Texts
Aesop's Fables by Michael Rosen

Optional Texts
Aesop's Fables retold by Michael Morpurgo

Websites
Aesop's Fables from bbc.co.uk

Group Readers
The Hare and the Tortoise

The Hare and the Tortoise
This colourful retelling of one of Aesop’s best-known fables will draw in even the most reluctant reader. Children will enjoy seeing arrogant hare getting his comeuppance as slow and steady tortoise beats him to the finish line! This book is perfect for using alongside teaching on fables and writing dialogue.