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“The Dog in the Manger”
Aesop’s Fables
Aesop
| Abstract: A dog makes a bed out of an ox’s straw-filled manger. Enraged when the ox returns and awakens him from his nap, the dog barks and bites at the ox, not allowing him to have his straw. | ||||
Source: George Fyler Townsend, trans., Aesop’s Fables (1867) | ||||
Lexile Level: TBD | Origin: Greek | Genre: Fiction, Fables | ||
| Reading Level: 7.9 | Language: English | File Name: 0226 | ||
| Sunshine State Standards: LA.E.1.3.1: Identifies the defining characteristics of classic literature, such as timelessness, dealing with universal themes and experiences, and communicating across cultures. LA.A.2.3.1: Determines the main idea or essential message in a text and identifies relevant details and facts and patterns of organization. LA.D.1.3.2: Demonstrates an awareness that language and literature are primary means by which culture is transmitted. | ||||
Theme: Morals, Animals | ||||
| Reading Activity: Writing connections | ||||
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| Mp3 Length: 0:00:49 | Word count: 99 | Use PDF for printing | ||
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