Fables and Stories: Supplemental Guide 5A | The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing 83- Sheep fleece can be made into many things. With your partner, think
of two things that can be made out of sheep fleece. (rugs, mittens,
sweaters, blankets, jackets, scarves)
Purpose for Listening
Remind students that the title of this fable is “The Wolf in Sheep’s
Clothing.” Review the three characteristics of fables: they are short, they
contain a moral, and sometimes have animals that act like people. Tell
students to listen carefully to find out what the wolf does with the sheep
fleece and what happens to the wolf at the end.
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
Demonstrate familiarity with “The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing”
Describe the characters, setting, and plot of “The Wolf in Sheep’s
Clothing”
Identify that “The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing” is a fable
Identify characteristics of fables (short, moral, personification)
Explain in their own words the moral of “The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing”