The Frog and the ScorpionThree-part outline

Frog lives happily by the river, enjoying life and taking it easy. Scorpion also lives close by, but is miserable because there is nothing he can eat. He wants to cross the river to enjoy all the food he can see on the far bank. The problem

is, he can’t swim.

Frog asks him why he is so sad. Scorpion explains, and asks if Frog will carry him across the river. Frog agrees but

worries that Scorpion may sting him. Scorpion assures him that he won’t.

The pair set off across the river. Half way over, Scorpion stings Frog. Poor Frog, shocked and angry, asks Scorpion why he did it. As they sink beneath the water, Scorpion

says he can’t help it, it’s just in his nature.

Moral: A leopard cannot change its spots

Unit 6 Day 1

© Original plan copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users. fables_F021TT6_resources

The Frog and the ScorpionStory Map

© Original plan copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users. fables_F021TT6_resources

Unit 6 Day 1

The Hare and the Tortoise Three-part outline

Tortoise enjoys a peaceful and quiet life at the edge of the wood, getting on with all the other animals and spending

his days placidly. The energetic Hare is very different – always dashing about and getting in people’s way.

Hare talks to Tortoise and challenges him to a race, confident that with his superior running skills he can easily

beat the slower Tortoise. Tortoise agrees and the race is set.

On your marks, get set – go! Hare races ahead while Tortoise plods slowly forward. Feeling he can’t lose, Hare

decides to take a nap in the bushes and falls deeply asleep. Tortoise continues on his steady way and overtakes the

sleeping Hare. Hare awakes but realises that he is too late. Tortoise is already crossing the line and has won the race!

Moral: Slow and steady wins the day

© Original plan copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users. fables_F021TT6_resources

Unit 6 Day 1

The Hare and the TortoiseStory Map

© Original plan copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users. fables_F021TT6_resources

© Original plan copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users. fables_F021TT6_resources

Unit 6 Day 1

The Ant and the Grasshopper Three-part Outline

It is summer, and Ant lives a busy and industrious life in the meadow, repairing her house and collecting up food for the cold months ahead. Grasshopper moves into the

field too, playing music and singing all day long while Ant scurries about.

Ant talks to Grasshopper and asks the insect how she can spend all her time making lovely music. Grasshopper

explains that the weather is too lovely just to work, and that all the other creatures living nearby enjoy her

beautiful music.

Winter arrives and all the animals leave the meadow for warm burrows and nests. Ant is secure in her mound with

plenty to eat. Poor old Grasshopper though is cold, miserable and hungry. She knocks on Ant’s door, hoping to

be let in. But Ant reminds Grasshopper that she never made any preparations during the summer, and firmly

closes the door on her.

Moral: Don’t put until tomorrow what you can do today

© Original plan copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users. fables_F021TT6_resourcesUnit 6 Day 1

The Ant and the GrasshopperStory Map

_____________________________ Fable Planner

© Original plan copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users. fables_F021TT6_resources

Unit 6 Day 1

My fable is going to be a new version of:

The Frog and the ScorpionThe Hare and the Tortoise ________________________________________________________________________The Ant and the Grasshopper

My two animals will be:

Good describing words for them

______________________ _____________________________

My setting:

The animal’s discussion:

What then happens and how the story ends:

The moral of my fable is…

A leopard cannot change its spotsSlow and steady wins the dayDon’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today

It means:

© Original plan copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users. fables_F021TT6_resources

Unit 6 Day 1