Read
one of Aesop's famous fables, "The Wolf and the
House Dog."Click on the
book icon to the right.Then
evaluate the dog's actions based on the theme of the story.
Keep the passage open as we work through this example.
You read the question before reading the fable didn't you?
Review Lesson 1, Example 3, where you first read this fable
and discovered the message or main idea of this fable might
be stated: There is nothing worth as much as freedom.
Question:
What is wrong with
the House Dog's reasoning in this story?
Yes
No
Maybe
Answers
A.
The House Dog values food, kind words and affection above
freedom.
B.
The House Dog thinks his strength will convince the Wolf to
return home with him.
C.
The House Dog hates the chains, but is willing to wear them,
because it isn't all the time and he lives like a king.
D.
The House Dog doesn't mind the work he does for his food;
chasing people who have canes, barking at beggars, and paying
attention to the house people.
Is your answer A, B, C or D? Check for the correct answer.
