EDISON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY-ASPIRE

Empower Students To Learn For Life And Strive For Excellence So That They Can
FEBRUARY _____, 2025 Contribute Positively To The Global Society
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable

SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

• Identify and explain the

impact of a new character
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
 FEEBLE CREPT
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable

SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

• Identify and explain the

impact of a new character
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.

HASTENED
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable

SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

• Identify and explain the

impact of a new character
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
 FEBRUARY _____, 2025

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable

SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

• Identify and explain the

impact of a new character
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
 FEBRUARY _____, 2025

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable

SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

• Identify and explain the

impact of a new character
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
 FEBRUARY _____, 2025 SECONDARY CHARACTER
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
A secondary character is a supporting
introducing a new
character into a story
character who helps move the plot forward but
• trace a character's
personal 'journey' is not the focus of the story.
• discuss different

CHARACTERISTICS:
interpretations of a story
• write fable

SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to: Less developed than the protagonist
• Identify and explain the Plays a key role in the story’s conflict or theme
impact of a new character
on the story. Can influence the main character’s development
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey. Often has their own motives, but they are
• Compare different
interpretations of the story secondary to the main plot
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
In Wonder by R.J. Palacio, characters like Summer and Jack
serve as secondary characters, supporting August’s journey.
 SECONDARY CHARACTER
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's A. Support the Protagonist: Secondary characters
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
often help the protagonist in achieving their goals or
• write fable
facing challenges.
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:
B. Provide Contrast: They can highlight the qualities of
• Identify and explain the
the main character through contrast, making the
impact of a new character
on the story. protagonist's traits more evident.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different C. Enhance the Story's Themes: They often represent
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
different perspectives that add depth to the story's
fable with a clear moral.
main themes.
 SECONDARY CHARACTER
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
Examples:
In Harry Potter, Ron and Hermione are
• write fable

SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to: secondary characters who help Harry in his
• Identify and explain the
impact of a new character
on the story.
journey and bring out aspects of his
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different
personality.
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
 FEBRUARY _____, 2025

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable

SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

• Identify and explain the

impact of a new character
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
 FEBRUARY _____, 2025

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story

Harry had another best friend

• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different

besides Ron and Hermione?

interpretations of a story
• write fable

A secret mentor helped him before

SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

• Identify and explain the

impact of a new character
Dumbledore stepped in.
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
A rival student at Hogwarts
challenged him differently than
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral. Draco?
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story

How would this

this new
new character
character
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different

change the plot?

plot?
interpretations of a story
• write fable

Would Harry’s
Harry’s journey
journey be
be easier
easier
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

• Identify and explain the

impact of a new character
or harder?
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
Would it affect
affect the
the final
final battle
battle
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
with Voldemort?
Voldemort?
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story

Name your new character.

character.
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different

Describe their role

interpretations of a story
• write fable

SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:
Mentor?).
(Friend? Rival? Mentor?).
• Identify and explain the
impact of a new character
Explain how they impact
impact
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
the storyline.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
 THE SELFISH
FEBRUARY _____, 2025

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable

SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

• Identify and explain the

impact of a new character
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
 A new
FEBRUARY _____, 2025

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's

CHARACTER,
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable

SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

• Identify and explain the

impact of a new character
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
 In every tree that he could see there was a little child. The birds were

EXTRACT 3
FEBRUARY _____, 2025
flying about and twittering with delight, and the flowers were looking up
through the green grass and laughing. It was a lovely scene, only in one
LEARNING OBJECTIVES corner it was still Winter. It was the farthest corner of the garden, and in
• explore the effect of
introducing a new it was standing a little boy. He was so small that he could not reach up
character into a story to the branches of the tree, and he was wandering all round it, crying.
• trace a character's
personal 'journey' And the Giant's heart melted as he looked out. 'How selfish I have been!'
• discuss different he said; 'now I know why the Spring would not come here. I will put that
interpretations of a story
• write fable poor little boy on the top of the tree, and then I will knock down the wall,
and my garden shall be the children’s playground for ever and ever.' He
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
was really very sorry for what he had done. So he crept downstairs and
need to: opened the front door quite softly and went out into the garden. But
• Identify and explain the
when the children saw him, they were so frightened that they all ran
impact of a new character away, and the garden became Winter again. Only the little boy did not
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
run, for his eyes were so full of tears that he did not see the Giant
character’s journey. coming. And the Giant stole up behind him and took him gently in his
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
hand and put him up into the tree. And the tree broke at once into
with clear reasoning. blossom, and the birds came and sang on it. And the other children,
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
when they saw that the Giant was not wicked any longer, came running
back, and with them came the Spring. 'It is your garden now, little
children,' said the Giant, and he took a great axe and knocked down the
wall.
 FEBRUARY _____, 2025

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story
HOW DOES THE GIANT CHANGE?
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
Trace the Giant’s emotions at key moments in
• write fable

SUCCESS CRITERIA
the story. Use the Emotion Timeline:
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

• Identify and explain the

Before meeting the boy – Selfish, cold, isolated.
After meeting the boy – Confused, curious,
impact of a new character
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different intrigued.
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
At the end – Loving, regretful, redeemed.
fable with a clear moral.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SYMBOLISM OF WINTER & SPRING
• explore the effect of

Winter represents the Giant’s selfishness

introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's

and isolation. His decision to keep the

personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story

garden to himself prevents joy and growth.

• write fable

SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to: Spring symbolizes warmth, kindness, and
• Identify and explain the
impact of a new character
on the story.
renewal. When the Giant opens his heart and
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different
shares, Spring returns, showing that
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
generosity brings happiness.
fable with a clear moral.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
ROLE OF THE LITTLE BOY
introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
The little boy is too small to
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable
climb the tree, highlighting his
SUCCESS CRITERIA vulnerability and innocence.
His presence makes the Giant
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

realize his selfishness, leading

• Identify and explain the
impact of a new character
on the story.

to his transformation into a

• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different

kinder, more generous person.

interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
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GIANT’S REALIZATION & REDEMPTION
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable
Giant learns that his selfishness has kept
SUCCESS CRITERIA happiness away, both from the children and
himself.
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

He is possessive and unkind,

• Identify and explain the
impact of a new character
on the story.

By the end, he becomes compassionate,

• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different

willing to share his garden forever.

interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
THE CHILDREN’S REACTION
introducing a new

They run away because they are afraid

character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable of the Giant, who had previously driven
them out of the garden.
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

• Identify and explain the

impact of a new character
Their return signifies forgiveness and
acceptance, showing that kindness can
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
rebuild broken relationships.
fable with a clear moral.
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WHAT DOES THIS STORY TEACH US?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of

Themes in The Selfish Giant:

introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable
Kindness & Compassion – Helping others
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
brings happiness.
need to:

• Identify and explain the

Growth & Redemption – Even selfishness
can be overcome.
impact of a new character
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
Seasons as Symbols – Winter = loneliness,
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral. Spring = love.
 FEBRUARY _____, 2025 THE THEME OF GENEROSITY & SHARING
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of

Breaking down the wall symbolizes

introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable
removing barriers between people and
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
embracing community & kindness.
need to:

• Identify and explain the

The story teaches that selfishness
leads to loneliness, while generosity
impact of a new character
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
brings happiness and connection.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
 Explore the impact of the little boy on the Giant’s
FEBRUARY _____, 2025
transformation. Discuss how the boy’s presence changes the
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
Giant’s emotions, actions, and the overall mood of the garden.
character into a story
• trace a character's
To guide your discussion, answer the following:
personal 'journey'
• discuss different

1. How does the Giant feel before and

interpretations of a story
• write fable

after noticing the little boy?

SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

• Identify and explain the

impact of a new character
2. What does the little boy’s struggle
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
symbolize?
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
3. How does the Giant’s decision to
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral. help the boy change the story?
 Shape Stories?
FEBRUARY _____, 2025

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable
Pick a well-known story and add a
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
new character.
need to:

• Identify and explain the

Discuss how this character would
impact of a new character
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
change the plot, challenge the main
character’s journey.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
character, or introduce a new
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
conflict.
Share your ideas with the class!
 CREATIVE CHALLENGE: CREATE YOUR OWN
FEBRUARY _____, 2025

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
"WHAT IF" STORY!
introducing a new

Rewrite a Classic with a New Character! Choose a

character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable
well-known story , movie or series.
Introduce a new character (friend, rival,
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

• Identify and explain the mentor, trickster).

Describe how this new character changes the
impact of a new character
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
story’s events.
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
 FEBRUARY _____, 2025

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
PLENARY
introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
Share one key insight on how a new character
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable
can change a story. Choose a phrase from the
SUCCESS CRITERIA extract that shows the Giant’s transformation
and explain its meaning. Then, join the class
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

discussion on how secondary characters

• Identify and explain the
impact of a new character
on the story.

influence the main character and the story’s

• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different

message.
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
 In Qatari folklore, elders are central to shaping
FEBRUARY _____, 2025 values like hospitality, respect, and unity. For
LEARNING OBJECTIVES example, the "Legend of the Falcon" features an
• explore the effect of elder who teaches younger generations about
introducing a new
character into a story community, respect, and hospitality toward guests.
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
This reflects the Qatari ideal of elders as wisdom
• discuss different bearers, reinforcing the importance of solidarity and
interpretations of a story
• write fable shared values. Additionally, oral storytelling and
traditional poetry serve as powerful tools in
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students preserving national identity. Elders pass down
need to: stories and poems that celebrate Qatari traditions,
• Identify and explain the teaching younger generations about respect, unity,
impact of a new character
on the story. and the significance of family, thus strengthening the
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
nation's cultural heritage.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning. How do Qatari tales like the "Legend of the Falcon"
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
highlight the role of elders in shaping values such as
hospitality and unity? How do oral storytelling and
poetry preserve national identity?
 FEBRUARY _____, 2025

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
I don't get it! I need some help and
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
understanding.
character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'

I think I understand but I need a

• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable

SUCCESS CRITERIA
little support.
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

I understand and can try this on

• Identify and explain the
impact of a new character
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
my own.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
 EDISON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY-ASPIRE
Empower Students To Learn For Life And Strive For Excellence So That They Can
FEBRUARY _____, 2025 Contribute Positively To The Global Society
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable

SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

• Identify and explain the

impact of a new character
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
 FEBRUARY _____, 2025

"A man walks into a room, sits by

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
the window, and watches the rain
interpretations of a story
• write fable

SUCCESS CRITERIA
fall. He doesn’t move, not even
when the clock strikes
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

• Identify and explain the

midnight."
impact of a new character
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
 "A
"A man
man walks
walks into
into aa room,
room, sits
sits by
by the
the window,
window, and
and
FEBRUARY _____, 2025 watches
watches the
the rain
rain fall.
fall. He
He doesn’t
doesn’t move,
move, not
not even
even when
when
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of the
the clock
clock strikes
strikes midnight."
midnight."
introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's

What do you think the

personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story

character is waiting for or

• write fable

SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to: feeling in this scene?
• Identify and explain the
impact of a new character
on the story.
How can our personal
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different
experiences change the way
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
we interpret a story?
fable with a clear moral.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
ANALYZING CHARACTER
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable

SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

• Identify and explain the

impact of a new character
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning. SIMBA LOOKS AT THE SKIES, RECALLING ON HIS FATHER’S DEATH.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
"I never left you. I never will.
Remember who you are. Remember."
 FEBRUARY _____, 2025
KEY ELEMENTS TO CONSIDER:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of • SIMBA’S FACIAL EXPRESSIONS: How
introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's
do his emotions change?
personal 'journey'
• discuss different • SETTING: The stars and the night sky.
interpretations of a story
• write fable • MUSIC AND TONE: How does the
SUCCESS CRITERIA music affect the mood?
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

• Identify and explain the

impact of a new character
on the story.
INTERPRETATIONS:
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey. Simba could be feeling grief,
guilt, or a sense of responsibility.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral. These feelings depend on Simba’s
journey and context.
 FEBRUARY _____, 2025

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
INTERPRETING STORIES
GRIEF: Simba mourns the loss of his father.
introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's

GUILT: Simba feels he failed his father.

personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story

RESPONSIBILITY: Simba understands his

• write fable

SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to: role in the circle of life.
• Identify and explain the
impact of a new character
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
CONTEXT MATTERS:
character’s journey.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
The interpretation depends on Simba’s
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
journey and emotional state.
 THE SELFISH
FEBRUARY _____, 2025

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable

SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

• Identify and explain the

impact of a new character
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
 EXTRACT 4
All day long they played, and in the evening, they came to the Giant to bid him
FEBRUARY _____, 2025 goodbye. 'But where is your little companion?' he said: 'the boy I put into the tree.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES ''We don't know,' answered the children; 'he has gone away. 'You must tell him to
• explore the effect of be sure and come here tomorrow,' said the Giant. But the children said that they
introducing a new did not know where he lived and had never seen him before; and the Giant felt
character into a story very sad. The Giant was very kind to all the children, yet he longed for his first
• trace a character's
personal 'journey' little friend and often spoke of him. 'How I would like to see him!' he used to say.
• discuss different Years went over, and the Giant grew very old and feeble. He could not play about
interpretations of a story
wonder and, so he sat in a huge armchair, and watched the children at their
• write fable
games, and admired his garden. 'I have many beautiful flowers,' he said; 'but the
SUCCESS CRITERIA children are the most beautiful flowers of all. 'One winter morning he looked out
To achieve the LO, students of his window as he was dressing. He did not hate the Winter now, for he knew
need to:
that it was merely the Spring asleep, and that the flowers were resting. Suddenly
• Identify and explain the he rubbed his eyes in grass and looked and looked. It certainly was a marvelous
impact of a new character sight. In the farthest corner of the garden was a tree quite covered with lovely
on the story. white blossoms. Its branches were all golden, and silver fruit hung down from
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey. them, and underneath it stood the little boy he had loved. Downstairs ran the
• Compare different Giant in great joy, and out into the garden. He hastened across the grass and
interpretations of the story came near to the child. And the child smiled on the Giant, and said to him, 'You let
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured me play once in your garden, today you shall come with me to my garden. 'And
fable with a clear moral. when the children ran in that afternoon, they found the Giant lying dead under the
tree, all covered with white blossoms.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
THE SELFISH GIANT
SCENE OVERVIEW: The Giant reflects on the boy’s
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story

absence and the passing of time.

• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable

SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:
FOCUS ON EMOTIONS: How do the Giant’s feelings
• Identify and explain the
impact of a new character
evolve from longing to acceptance?
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
KEY IMAGERY: Tree and Blossoms: Symbolize the
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral. Giant’s transformation and emotional growth.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
DISCUSS
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story
How does the Giant’s emotional journey
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
change over time?
interpretations of a story
• write fable
What does the imagery of the tree and
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:
blossoms represent in his
• Identify and explain the
impact of a new character
transformation?
on the story.

How do different interpretations of both

• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different

The Lion King and The Selfish Giant reveal

interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured

deeper meanings?
fable with a clear moral.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
STORY INTERPRETATION
Story interpretation is the process of
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story
analyzing and understanding a story in
• trace a character's
personal 'journey' different ways, based on elements like
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable
characters, setting, plot, and emotions.

Why It’s Important:

SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

• Identify and explain the

impact of a new character
Helps us understand different
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a perspectives.
character’s journey.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
Allows us to connect personal
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
experiences to the story.
fable with a clear moral.
Enables deeper engagement with the
text.
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Elements for Interpreting Stories
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
• CHARACTER EMOTIONS: How does
character into a story
• trace a character's
the character feel? What triggers
personal 'journey'
• discuss different these emotions?
interpretations of a story
• write fable
• SETTING: How does the environment
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students or background influence the story?
need to:

• Identify and explain the • SYMBOLISM: What do objects,

colors, or events represent?
impact of a new character
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a

• TONE AND MOOD: What is the

character’s journey.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
emotional atmosphere? How does it
fable with a clear moral.
shift?
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STEPS TO MAKE INTERPRETATIONS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
introducing a new 1. OBSERVE DETAILS: Pay attention to
characters’ actions, emotions, and the
character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
setting.
• write fable
2. ASK QUESTIONS: Why are characters
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students acting this way?
need to:

• Identify and explain the

3. CONSIDER CONTEXT: Think about the
impact of a new character
on the story.
character’s journey and background.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey. 4. EXPLORE DIFFERENT MEANINGS: There’s
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
no single correct interpretation—explore
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
multiple possibilities.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
UNDERSTANDING REDEMPTION AND LOVE
introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's
1. ANALYZE THE GIANT’S CHANGE: Look at how the
personal 'journey'
• discuss different Giant’s actions and feelings shift from
interpretations of a story
• write fable selfishness to selflessness.
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students 2. DISCUSS THE BOY'S RETURN: Consider the
need to:

• Identify and explain the

significance of the boy’s return and its impact on
impact of a new character
on the story.
the Giant.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different 3. EXPLORE THEMES: As a class, discuss how the
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning. story conveys themes of redemption, love, and
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral. change.
 Analyze the Giant’s transformation in a short essay, focusing on
FEBRUARY _____, 2025
his shift from selfishness to selflessness. Answer the following
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of questions below to support your writing.
introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
1. How does the Giant’s behavior change when he interacts
interpretations of a story
• write fable
with the children?
SUCCESS CRITERIA
2. What emotions does the Giant experience when reflecting
To achieve the LO, students
need to:
on the boy’s absence?
• Identify and explain the
3. How does the Giant’s final moment reflect his
impact of a new character transformation?
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
4. What quotes from the text show the Giant’s shift from
• Compare different selfishness to selflessness?
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
5. How do the Giant’s changes connect to the themes of
fable with a clear moral. redemption and personal growth?
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PLENARY
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story
REFLECTING
REFLECTING ON
ON THE
THE GIANT’S
GIANT’S
TRANSFORMATION
TRANSFORMATION
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable
Discuss with a partner—what was the most significant
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:
moment that showed the Giant’s change?
• Identify and explain the
One-Word Summary: Choose one word that best
impact of a new character
on the story. describes the Giant at the end of the story and explain
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different
why.
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
Quick Connection: How does the Giant’s transformation
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral. relate to real-life lessons about kindness and change?
 ACTS OF KINDNESS STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY BONDS IN QATAR
FEBRUARY _____, 2025 Doha, Qatar – February 2025
In a rapidly developing nation like Qatar, the values of hospitality, generosity, and
LEARNING OBJECTIVES community remain at the heart of society. From local initiatives helping those in need
• explore the effect of
introducing a new to nationwide campaigns promoting social responsibility, Qatar continues to embrace
character into a story
• trace a character's
its traditions of kindness and giving. One such example is the annual Winter Charity
personal 'journey' Campaign, where volunteers distribute food, clothing, and essential supplies to
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
workers and families in need. "Giving back is part of our identity," says Ahmad Al-
• write fable Kuwari, a volunteer. "When we help others, we create a stronger, more united
community.“ This spirit of generosity is also seen in everyday life, from neighbors
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
sharing meals to schools teaching students about compassion and respect. Similar to
need to: the Giant’s transformation in The Selfish Giant, where he learns the joy of kindness
• Identify and explain the
and selflessness, Qatari society thrives on acts of goodwill that strengthen social
impact of a new character harmony. As Qatar grows, its commitment to these values ensures that tradition and
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
modernity go hand in hand, fostering a society built on respect, unity, and care for
character’s journey. others.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning. 1. How do acts of kindness and generosity, like those in Qatari society,
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral. help strengthen a community?
2. In what ways does the Giant’s transformation in The Selfish Giant
reflect the values of hospitality and selflessness in Qatar?
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
I don't get it! I need some help and
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
understanding.
character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'

I think I understand but I need a

• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable

SUCCESS CRITERIA
little support.
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

I understand and can try this on

• Identify and explain the
impact of a new character
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
my own.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
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Empower Students To Learn For Life And Strive For Excellence So That They Can
FEBRUARY _____, 2025 Contribute Positively To The Global Society
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• explore the effect of
introducing a new
character into a story
• trace a character's
personal 'journey'
• discuss different
interpretations of a story
• write fable

SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

• Identify and explain the

impact of a new character
on the story.
• Outline key changes in a
character’s journey.
• Compare different
interpretations of the story
with clear reasoning.
• Create a well-structured
fable with a clear moral.
 FEBRUARY _____, 2025
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Identify the key features of
a fable, including
characters, setting, and
moral lessons.
• Analyze how fables use
animals and simple
narratives to convey
MORAL Anthropo
Anthropo
morphism
morphism
deeper meanings.

ALLEGORY
• Discuss the cultural
significance of fables and
their connection to moral
values.
• Plan and write an original
fable with a clear moral
lesson.
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

PROTAGONIST
• Recognize and describe the
key features of a fable.
• Explain how fables use
Cautionary
TALE
animals and simple
narratives to teach
lessons.
• Discuss the moral
message of a fable and its
cultural significance.
• Create an original fable
with a clear moral and
well-structured narrative.
 FEBRUARY _____, 2025
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Identify the key features of
a fable, including
characters, setting, and
moral lessons.
• Analyze how fables use
animals and simple
narratives to convey
deeper meanings.
• Discuss the cultural
significance of fables and
their connection to moral
values.
• Plan and write an original
fable with a clear moral
lesson.
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:
• Recognize and describe the
key features of a fable.
• Explain how fables use
animals and simple

The Clever Crow

narratives to teach
lessons.
• Discuss the moral
message of a fable and its
cultural significance.
• Create an original fable
with a clear moral and
well-structured narrative.
•
FEBRUARY _____, 2025
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Identify the key features of
The Clever
The Clever Crow
Crow
a fable, including
characters, setting, and

•
moral lessons.
Analyze how fables use
animals and simple
How does the clever crow use
narratives to convey
deeper meanings.
Discuss the cultural
intelligence to solve its
problem, and what lesson
•

significance of fables and

their connection to moral
values.
• Plan and write an original
fable with a clear moral does this teach us?
lesson.

How can the crow’s actions in

SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

the fable be applied to real-

• Recognize and describe the
key features of a fable.
• Explain how fables use

life problem-solving?
animals and simple
narratives to teach
lessons.
• Discuss the moral
message of a fable and its
cultural significance.
• Create an original fable
with a clear moral and
well-structured narrative.
 FEBRUARY _____, 2025
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Identify the key features of
a fable, including
characters, setting, and
moral lessons.
• Analyze how fables use
animals and simple
narratives to convey
deeper meanings.
• Discuss the cultural
significance of fables and
their connection to moral
It is a short story
featuring animals with
values.
• Plan and write an original
fable with a clear moral
lesson.

human-like qualities.
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:

It teaches a moral
• Recognize and describe the
key features of a fable.
• Explain how fables use
animals and simple

lesson.
narratives to teach
lessons.
• Discuss the moral
message of a fable and its
cultural significance.
• Create an original fable
with a clear moral and
well-structured narrative.
 FEBRUARY _____, 2025
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Identify the key features of
a fable, including
characters, setting, and
moral lessons.
• Analyze how fables use
animals and simple
narratives to convey
deeper meanings.
• Discuss the cultural
significance of fables and
their connection to moral
values.
• Plan and write an original
fable with a clear moral
lesson.
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:
• Recognize and describe the

Example:
Example: The
The Lion
Lion and
and the
the Mouse,
Mouse, It
It shows
key features of a fable.
• Explain how fables use
animals and simple shows
narratives to teach
lessons.
• Discuss the moral
kindness
kindness and
and unexpected
unexpected help
help from
from others.
others.
message of a fable and its
cultural significance.
• Create an original fable
with a clear moral and
well-structured narrative.
 FEBRUARY _____, 2025
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Identify the key features of
a fable, including
characters, setting, and
moral lessons.
• Analyze how fables use
animals and simple
narratives to convey
deeper meanings.
Discuss the cultural
• CHARACTERS: Often animals
with human traits.
•

significance of fables and

their connection to moral

•
values.
Plan and write an original
fable with a clear moral
• CONFLICT: A problem/challenge
lesson.
SUCCESS CRITERIA
faced by the characters.
To achieve the LO, students
need to: • RESOLUTION: How the problem
• Recognize and describe the
key features of a fable.
• Explain how fables use
is solved.
animals and simple
narratives to teach • MORAL: The deeper meaning or
lessons.
• Discuss the moral
message of a fable and its
value taught by the story.
cultural significance.
• Create an original fable
with a clear moral and
well-structured narrative.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Identify the key features of
a fable, including
characters, setting, and
moral lessons.
• Analyze how fables use
animals and simple

Animals make the story more

narratives to convey
deeper meanings.
• Discuss the cultural
significance of fables and
their connection to moral engaging and relatable. It helps
values.
• Plan and write an original
fable with a clear moral
focus on the lesson rather than
human differences. Lastly, it
lesson.
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:
• Recognize and describe the
teaches values like kindness,
key features of a fable.
• Explain how fables use
animals and simple
wisdom, and honesty in a
narratives to teach
lessons.
• Discuss the moral
simple way.
message of a fable and its
cultural significance.
• Create an original fable
with a clear moral and
well-structured narrative.
 FEBRUARY _____, 2025
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Identify the key features of
a fable, including
characters, setting, and
moral lessons.
• Analyze how fables use
animals and simple
narratives to convey
deeper meanings.
• Discuss the cultural
significance of fables and
their connection to moral
values.
• Plan and write an original
fable with a clear moral
lesson.
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:
• Recognize and describe the
key features of a fable. • Characters: Lion (strong but learns humility), Mouse (small but helpful).
• Explain how fables use
animals and simple • Conflict: The Lion captures the Mouse but let it go.
narratives to teach
lessons. • Resolution: The Mouse later saves the Lion by chewing through a trap.
• Discuss the moral
• Moral: No act of kindness is too small; help can come from unexpected
message of a fable and its
cultural significance. places.
• Create an original fable
with a clear moral and
well-structured narrative.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Identify the key features of
a fable, including
characters, setting, and
moral lessons.
• Analyze how fables use
animals and simple
narratives to convey

•
deeper meanings.
Discuss the cultural • How can we apply the lesson from The
Lion and the Mouse in our lives?
significance of fables and
their connection to moral
values.

• Can you think of a time when a small

• Plan and write an original
fable with a clear moral
lesson.
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students act of kindness made a big difference?
• How do fables help teach children
need to:
• Recognize and describe the
key features of a fable.
• Explain how fables use
animals and simple
narratives to teach
about right and wrong?
lessons.
• Discuss the moral
message of a fable and its
cultural significance.
• Create an original fable
with a clear moral and
well-structured narrative.
 FEBRUARY _____, 2025
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Identify the key features of
a fable, including
characters, setting, and
moral lessons.
• Analyze how fables use
animals and simple
narratives to convey
deeper meanings.
• Discuss the cultural
significance of fables and
their connection to moral
values.
• Plan and write an original
fable with a clear moral
lesson.
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:
• Recognize and describe the
key features of a fable. 1. What lesson does the story teach about patience and perseverance?
• Explain how fables use
animals and simple 2. How does the Hare’s overconfidence contribute to his loss, and what
narratives to teach
lessons. can we learn from this?
• Discuss the moral
message of a fable and its 3. In what real-life situations can the Tortoise’s slow and steady
cultural significance.
• Create an original fable approach lead to success?
with a clear moral and
well-structured narrative.
 FEBRUARY _____, 2025
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Identify the key features of
a fable, including
characters, setting, and
moral lessons.
• Analyze how fables use
animals and simple
narratives to convey
deeper meanings.
• Discuss the cultural
significance of fables and
their connection to moral
values.
• Plan and write an original
fable with a clear moral
lesson.
SUCCESS CRITERIA 1. The story teaches that consistency and determination are more important than speed
To achieve the LO, students
need to:
or talent. The Tortoise wins because he keeps going steadily, while the Hare loses due
• Recognize and describe the to overconfidence.
key features of a fable. 2. The Hare underestimates the Tortoise and becomes careless. His arrogance leads him
• Explain how fables use
animals and simple to waste time, ultimately causing his defeat. This shows that overconfidence can lead
narratives to teach
lessons.
to failure.
• Discuss the moral 3. Success often comes from steady effort over time. Whether in academics, sports, or
message of a fable and its personal goals, slow and consistent work leads to long-term achievement.
cultural significance.
• Create an original fable
with a clear moral and
well-structured narrative.
 FEBRUARY _____, 2025
Write a short fable for children,
•
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Identify the key features of
a fable, including
following these steps:
characters, setting, and
moral lessons.
• Analyze how fables use 1. Plan Your Story – Choose your animal characters and decide on a
animals and simple
narratives to convey
simple plot.
deeper meanings.
• Discuss the cultural 2. Select a Moral – Your fable must teach one of the following lessons:
significance of fables and
their connection to moral
Appearances can be deceptive; Honesty is better than telling lies;
values. Patience leads to good outcomes.
• Plan and write an original
fable with a clear moral
lesson.
3. Write Your Fable – Use simple language, clear character traits, and a
SUCCESS CRITERIA well-structured narrative. Ensure that the events in your story clearly
To achieve the LO, students
need to: lead to the chosen moral.
• Recognize and describe the
key features of a fable. 4. Word Limit: Your fable should be around 150-200 words.
• Explain how fables use
animals and simple
narratives to teach

Be creative and make sure your story

lessons.
• Discuss the moral
message of a fable and its

is engaging and easy to understand!

cultural significance.
• Create an original fable
with a clear moral and
well-structured narrative.
•
FEBRUARY _____, 2025
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Identify the key features of
a fable, including
characters, setting, and
PLENARY
moral lessons.
Analyze how fables use
•

animals and simple

narratives to convey
1. What moral did your fable teach, and how
deeper meanings.
• Discuss the cultural did the story show it?
significance of fables and
their connection to moral
values.
2. How did using animals help make the
Plan and write an original
lesson clearer?
•

fable with a clear moral

lesson.
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students 3. If you could improve one part of your
need to:
• Recognize and describe the
key features of a fable.
fable, what would it be?
• Explain how fables use
animals and simple
narratives to teach
lessons.
• Discuss the moral
message of a fable and its
cultural significance.
• Create an original fable
with a clear moral and
well-structured narrative.
 FEBRUARY _____, 2025
The Wise Falcon and the Impatient Camel
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Identify the key features of In the vast Qatari desert, a young Camel and a wise Falcon became unlikely
a fable, including
characters, setting, and friends. The Camel, eager to prove his speed, always boasted, “I am the fastest in
moral lessons. the desert! I don’t need advice from anyone.” One day, a terrible sandstorm
Analyze how fables use
•

animals and simple approached. The Falcon warned, “We must find shelter before it arrives.” But the
narratives to convey Camel laughed. “I will outrun the storm! Watch me!” He ran as fast as he could, but
deeper meanings.
• Discuss the cultural soon, the wind grew stronger, and the sand blinded him. Meanwhile, the Falcon
significance of fables and flew high and spotted a small cave. He waited patiently, knowing that wisdom was
their connection to moral
values. more important than speed. When the storm finally passed, the Camel struggled to
• Plan and write an original find his way back, tired and lost. The Falcon flew down and guided him to safety.
fable with a clear moral
lesson. Humbled, the Camel bowed his head and said, “I now understand that patience and
SUCCESS CRITERIA wisdom are greater than arrogance. Thank you, my friend.”
To achieve the LO, students
need to:
• Recognize and describe the Moral: Wisdom and patience lead to safety and success,
key features of a fable. while arrogance can lead to trouble.
• Explain how fables use
animals and simple
narratives to teach
lessons. 1. How does this fable reflect the values of patience and wisdom in Qatari culture?
• Discuss the moral 2. Can you think of a real-life situation where patience was more valuable than
message of a fable and its
cultural significance. rushing?
• Create an original fable
with a clear moral and
well-structured narrative.
 FEBRUARY _____, 2025

•
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Identify the key features of
I don't get it! I need some help and
a fable, including
characters, setting, and understanding.
moral lessons.
• Analyze how fables use
animals and simple
narratives to convey

•
deeper meanings.
Discuss the cultural
I think I understand but I need a
significance of fables and
their connection to moral little support.
values.
• Plan and write an original
fable with a clear moral
lesson.
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students I understand and can try this on
my own.
need to:
• Recognize and describe the
key features of a fable.
• Explain how fables use
animals and simple
narratives to teach
lessons.
• Discuss the moral
message of a fable and its
cultural significance.
• Create an original fable
with a clear moral and
well-structured narrative.
 FEBRUARY _____, 2025
EDISON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY-ASPIRE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Empower Students To Learn For Life And Strive For Excellence So That They Can
• Identify the key features of Contribute Positively To The Global Society
a fable, including
characters, setting, and
moral lessons.
• Analyze how fables use
animals and simple
narratives to convey
deeper meanings.
• Discuss the cultural
significance of fables and
their connection to moral
values.
• Plan and write an original
fable with a clear moral
lesson.
SUCCESS CRITERIA
To achieve the LO, students
need to:
• Recognize and describe the
key features of a fable.
• Explain how fables use
animals and simple
narratives to teach
lessons.
• Discuss the moral
message of a fable and its
cultural significance.
• Create an original fable
with a clear moral and
well-structured narrative.