I chose the Nigeria unit this week, and decided to write
about “The Elephant and the Tortoise.” I thought it was interesting because not
only one animal is deceiving in this story, but two of them are. I think if I
were to write a story about this passage I would want to write it as a lesson.
I think it shows that you should not give something up just because of
flattery. It also teaches to be careful not give away too much for something so
little that may seem important at the time. I may want to try having a “Princess
Bride” type of story where an adult is reading the story to a child, and as
they go they are teaching them lessons. I would put a break in the story after
the tortoise takes both eyes to have a little lesson teaching with the child.
After this I would continue telling the story as before. At the end there would
be more talking time, and possibly more like a discussion with the child about
why these are good lessons, and how they can be applicable in the real world.
They may need to learn to say no to things they want in the future. They would
also need to learn that sometimes you want to do something for someone to help
them out, but it will be too much. You may have too much else going on to
really be able to help that person, and will need to tell them kindly that you
cannot help them.
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