What is a fable? Fables are imaginary and fun stories. Fables are written for a purpose to teach a specific lesson or moral. A moral is a good lesson that is learned and is usually found at the end of a story. A long time ago, people used fables to help them solve their problems.

Who are the main characters? Many fables have animal characters that act like humans. Some fables have humans that are villains in the story. A villain is a bad character. Who might be the main character in your fable?

What action takes place? What will your characters be doing? Setting? Ending? What is the problem? What is your conflict? How will your conflict be solved?

What is the moral? Fables are written for a purpose- to teach a specific lesson or moral. A moral is a good lesson that is learned and is usually found at the end of a story.

The Bottom Line 1. Create your fable planning map 2. Then, on a separate piece of paper, write the first draft your fable legibly. Remember to keep it short and to the point. 3. Once your fable is drafted, share it with the group for peer editing and selection. 4. Rewrite, edit, and type your fable. 5. Attach the rubric to your final copy and turn it in.