Poetry of Fables, Fairies, and Fauna Fables, Fairies, and Fauna    

Lesson 13: The Fox and the Stork

by Jean de La Fontaine

Performer: Librivox - Rosslyn Carlyle

Directions

Study the poem for one week.

Over the week:

• Read or listen to the poem.
• Review the synopsis.
• Complete the enrichment activities.
• Study the review questions.

Synopsis

A fox invites a stork to dinner, but serves soup on a plate that makes it impossible for the stork to eat. In return, the stork does the same to the fox.

Enrichment

Activity 1: Recite the Title, the Poet's Name, and the Poem

• Each day this week, recite aloud the title of the poem, the name of the poet, and the poem. Instructors may need to prompt children line-by-line.

Activity 2: Study the Poem's Pictures

• Study the pictures and describe them in your own words.

Activity 3: Narrate the Poem

• After reading or listening to the poem, narrate the poem events aloud using your own words.

Activity 4: Color the Poem   

• Click the crayon above, and complete page 16 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for First Grade.'

Activity 5: Make a Wearable Beak

• One day this week, cut out two equally sized large triangles out of orange paper and partially fold them to make a beak shape.
• Bend out the outer edges so you can glue or tape the triangles together to form a beak.
• Cut small holes on either side of the beak and tie string or dental floss between the holes so you can wear the beak as a mask.
• Pour some water on a plate.
• While wearing your beak, try to take a drink from the plate
• Can you take a drink without moving the beak? Just like the stork, you will be unable to partake.

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the poem?

1 / 5

Answer 1

The title of the poem is 'The Fox and the Stork.'

1 / 5

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 5

Answer 2

A fox is a poor dinner host to a stork and the stork returns the favor.

2 / 5

Question 3

Where does the poem take place?

3 / 5

Answer 3

The poem takes place at the fox's home and the stork's home.

3 / 5

Question 4

Who are the characters in the poem?

4 / 5

Answer 4

A fox and a stork.

4 / 5

Question 5

Does the poem teach us anything?

5 / 5

Answer 5

Treat others as you want to be treated yourself.

5 / 5

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'The Fox and the Stork.'
2. What happens in the poem? A fox is a poor dinner host to a stork and the stork returns the favor.
3. Where does the poem take place? The poem takes place at the fox's home and the stork's home.
4. Who are the characters in the poem? A fox and a stork.
5. Does the poem teach us anything? Treat others as you want to be treated yourself.