1. Carrie Maynard
CI 350
Word Quest for third grade
Fun With Fables
Introduction:
Do you like to read? What types of stories do you like? So you like fairy tales or
fables? Do you know what the difference is? Well in this web quest we are gonna
find out!
The Task:
We will begin by reading several different stories, all of which will be fables! We
will as a class identify the charateristics of a fable. You will have help formt he
teacher. We will as a class create our own fable. The student will then draw
pictures to help illustrate the fable and present them to the class.
The Process:
At the computer:
1. Click on the following link and read at least three different fables
http://aesopfables.com/
2.While you are reading the stories be sure to take notes and list different
characteristics of the fables that you have read. We previously discussed, as a
class what the different characteristics were.
3. Click the following link and click on the print the fox and grapes worksheet tab.
3.

2. http://www.edhelper.com/ReadingComprehension_54_1877.html
Classroom:
1. Return to your seat and color your worksheet. Then take out a sheet of paper
and write a short fable to go along with the worksheet you illustrated.
2. With help from you teacher you will then assemble your worksheets. This will
including any cutting or gluing that will need to be done.
3. Students will then take a piece of colored construction paper and glue their
illustration to it, but making sure to save room for the fable itself.
4. Students will the return to the computer to type their fables out using Word,
and print them out. (With help fromt the teacher)
5. Students will finish their project by using a glue stick to attach the typed draft
to construction paper.
6. Students will then take turns sharing their fables with the class.
Resources:
http://aesopfables.com/
http://www.edhelper.com/ReadingComprehension_54_1877.html
Evaluation:
Each student will create a project and make an oral presentation. Students will be
graded on originality, spelling, grammar, and neatness. The moral of the story and
the character traits should be obvious. Students presentation should be clear and
informational. Students should also be able to tell about the three fables that
they read and how they did or did not relate to their own fable.

3. Conclusion:
Student should be able to write and create their own fable, and be able to
distinguish between a fable and a fairy tale. Students will be expected to
illustrate a picture, create a fable, and orally present it to the class.