Parent Guide > The Donkey, the Fox, and the Lion
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "The Donkey, the Fox, and the Lion" by Aesop.
In "The Donkey, the Fox, and the Lion," a fox chooses to betray his friend, the donkey, to save himself from the lion.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Revenge & Betrayal as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"What drives a person to betray?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this fable at home:
- What was "The Donkey, the Fox, and the Lion" about?
- What did you learn about Revenge & Betrayal?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: