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Composition: Explore a dilemma; write dialogue based on a fable
The Ant and the Grasshopper
This beautifully illustrated retelling of Aesop’s fable is a perfect accompaniment to any teaching on traditional tales or stories with morals. The clear, decodable text and lovely watercolour pictures make this an excellent, accessible book to use as a group reader or whole class starting point for discussion. Children will enjoy thinking about the moral of the story and exploring the characters' actions and feelings.
Core: Read, re-tell and understand fables
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.
Comprehension: Group/paired reading; discuss a story; building sentences
Boris and Sid Make a Mess
Boris and Sid Make a Mess, by Ruth Merttens, is a humorous story told in a very familiar setting. The illustrations make children laugh out loud, and the text is easily decodable by beginning readers.
