The Fox and the Crow

"The Fox and the Crow" is a traditional version of the fable by Aesop. Although very little is actually known about the true origins of Aesop's fables, he has been credited with over 600 of these instructional tales. Subjects of his morals include gratitude, the deceptiveness of appearances, and the necessity of thrift.

A Fox once saw a Crow fly off with a piece of cheese in its beak and settle on a branch of a tree. "That's for me, as I am a Fox," said Master Reynard (the fox), and he walked up to the foot of the tree.

"Good day, Mistress Crow," he cried. "How well you are looking today: how glossy your feathers; how bright your eye. I feel sure your voice must surpass that of other birds, just as your figure does; let me hear but one song from you that I may greet you as the Queen of the Birds."

The Crow lifted up her head and began to caw her best, but the moment she opened her mouth the piece of cheese fell to the ground, only to be snapped up by Master Fox. "That will do," said he. "That was all I wanted. In exchange for your cheese I will give you a piece of advice for the future ---

MORAL: DO NOT TRUST FLATTERERS."

Do you agree with the moral of the fable? Why or why not?

EXPLAIN in 8 or more sentences.

Ha Ha

As part of our oral tradition unit, let's continue with some more storytelling! Tell me a funny, appropriate story. It can be true, or completely made up.

  (8 or more sentences!)

Oral Tradition

Recall one of your favorite fables, fairy tales, or legends from your childhood. What was it about? Do you remember when you first heard it? Do you think its still popular today?

Complete your post in 8 or more sentences by Friday at 5pm.

Current Events

Read the article "Trouble in North Korea" by clicking  here. Summarize what you read in 8-10 sentences. 

Some things you may want to include in your summary...

• Who is the leader of North Korea right now?
• What is the United States and other countries saying about North Korea?
• How did North Korea get where it is today?
• How is North Korea's relationship with South Korea?
• Is there anything going on with nuclear weapons?

Complete your post here as a comment. It is due no later than Friday at 5pm.

Symbolism of Me

We will be taking a closer look at symbolism this week to better understand it. This week on your kid's blog, find three symbols that help to represent you. Write 2-3 sentences about why you chose each symbol. Find a picture of each and include it in your post.

For example, I might choose a carton of Brighams mocha chip icecream, a soccer ball, and an apple.  

The icecream represents me because it is my favorite icecream. I am absolutely obsessed with it! All my friends and family tell me how they  think of me whenever they see that icecream in the grocery store! The soccer ball is also another symbol because I have played soccer all my life and it has helped shaped me into the strong person I am today! I learned about teamwork and perseverance! The skills and qualities I gained from playing the sport are a huge part of me today. Lastly, I chose an apple. This is representative of the fact that I am a teacher. A teacher is a huge part of who I am as well--- it is not just a job for me. It's my life!

First Memory

We have been studying poetry on and off for quite some time now. Much of poetry deals with self reflection and self expression. I want you to dig deep into your memory bank and try to recall your earliest memory. Describe what occurred. Discuss (about) how old you were and what was going on at the time. Incorporate sensory language to clue your readers in on what you were feeling, seeing, tasting, touching and hearing at the time.

Your post must be NO LESS than 10 sentences this week! If you choose, you may write it as a poem (no less than 10 lines). It is due Friday 4/12 by 5pm!

The Road Not Taken

 

The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim
Because it was grassy and wanted wear,
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I marked the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference. 

In 8 or more sentences, describe why you think the poem is titled, "The Road Not Taken."

Explain what road you would have taken if you were the speaker.

Your post is due no later than Saturday at 5pm.