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“The Lion in Love”
Aesop’s Fables
Aesop
Abstract: A lion goes to extremes to be allowed to marry the maiden he loves. Source: George Fyler Townsend, trans., Aesop’s Fables (1867)
Lexile Level: TBD
Origin: Greek
Genre: Fiction, FablesReading Level: 7.5 Language: English File Name: 0268 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, LoveReading Activity: Comprehension Download MP3 View text as webpage Download PDF Mp3 Length: 0:01:10 Word count: 160 Use PDF for printing
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