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Lion and Mouse Complete Student Packet

Author

Nicole

Subject

Literature

Prompt used to create this resource

Create a complete printable student packet for grades 3–6 based on the Aesop fable “The Lion and the Mouse.” Include: • Brief student-friendly summary • Theme and moral section • Literal and inferential comprehension questions • Theme + text evidence page (aligned to RL standards) • Polyvagal connection page (identify nervous system state of lion and mouse) • CBT worksheet (identify distorted thinking and reframe it) • DBT skill page (Wise Mind or Radical Acceptance of Help) • Executive Functi...

Description

This learning resource focuses on the fable 'The Lion and the Mouse,' emphasizing its theme and moral. Students will analyze the story to understand the importance of kindness and help, learning to make connections between the text and their own experiences. The resource includes a summary of the story, guided questions for discussion, activities related to character motivations, and reflections on personal experiences of seeking help. Additionally, it connects the story to social-emotional learning by examining the emotional reactions of the characters and encouraging students to think about interdependence and the importance of reaching out for support.

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