Click Uncle Remus to see the cover of a book by Joe Harris. In the late 1800s, this African-American author wanted to share the stories told to him by former slaves before they were lost. These stories involved animal characters such as Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox. Select one of the Remus Tales to read. Retell the story to another member of the class.
Fables often end with a lesson to be learned.
They are simple truths and morals that we often overlook in everyday life. Probably the most famous fables were told by Aesop over 2500 years ago. Over the centuries they were written down by many different people. Use the websites below to find a fable you can apply to your life. Discuss your idea with a classmate.