Classical Writing: Fable Summary & Amplification - The Crow & the Pitcher
In this three-week class, students will identify the elements of a fable. Students will learn how to rewrite the fable as both a summary and an amplification.
What's included
3 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will finish writing their summary and amplification outside of class time.Assessment
An optional assessment is offered. I will give feedback on the class writing assignment at the parent's request.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
Whether your child is a struggling writer or one who loves to write, this three-week class is an excellent introduction to Fable - the first stage of classical writing. During class, we will read the short fable "The Crow & the Pitcher." Then students will have an opportunity to "tell it back" to the class over Zoom. We will complete a class dictation to strengthen memory, attention, and writing mechanics. Then students will identify the beginning, middle, and the end of the fable. They will use this information to write a concise summary and moral for the story. Students will learn about descriptive language, and then use what they learn to write an amplification of the fable. In the final class, students will share their version of the fable with the class.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their writing skills by understanding the elements of a story. Students will identify the beginning, middle, and end of a story, and use what they learn to write a concise summary. They will be able to expand their writing by adding descriptive language and dialogue.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum3 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
Fable elements and summary
Students will learn how to identify the elements of a fable. They will practice narration and then write a summary.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Copious language and amplification
Students will learn to use descriptive language and dialogue to add to the fable. They will write an amplification of the fable.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Elocution
Students will share their amplified fable with the class and receive feedback on their elocution. Students will have the opportunity to share more than once to improve their elocution.
30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will be reading the Milo Winter version of Aesop's fable "The Crow & the Pitcher." This resource is available in the public domain.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Texas State University
Welcome! I’m a classical educator specializing in English literature, writing, and elementary Latin. As a homeschooling parent, I fell in love with great literature and realized I wanted to give myself the classical education I never had. In addition to reading great works, I read everything I could about Socratic and classical pedagogy. In 2022, I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas State University with a Bachelor of English. I then spent two years teaching middle school ELA and Latin 1 at a private classical school. I also have experience as a Montessori preschool teacher. I’m excited to teach students of all ages!
As a classical teacher, my courses are structured around the developmental and structural aspects of the trivium: grammar, logic, and rhetoric. With younger students, I lean into Charlotte Mason’s philosophy more (living literature and short lessons). At all ages, literature is approached to expose students to the good, the true, and the beautiful. Starting at ages 10-11, the class focus shifts to dialectic engagement. Students are encouraged to engage in class discussions to gain knowledge and wisdom about themselves, the subject matter, and society.
Growing up, I struggled with reading, and in early adulthood, I rarely read. For this reason, I hope to help students learn to love and appreciate language as much as I do now! Our lives are filled with amazing stories and adventures.
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Live Group Course
$12
weekly or $36 for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-9 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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