Unit 4 Learning Activities 4.1 Writing Activity 2

Summary

The video introduces narrative texts, explaining their definition as stories with conflicts and resolutions. It then focuses on fables, specifically highlighting their use of animals as characters to convey moral lessons. An example of a fable is shared, where a hungry crow finds a piece of bread and is tricked by a fox who praises him, causing the crow to sing and drop the bread. The fox quickly seizes the opportunity to take the bread, leaving the crow frustrated. The lesson demonstrates the power of flattery and the consequences of vanity.

Takeaways

• 😀 Narrative texts tell stories with complications and attempts to find resolutions to problems.
• 😀 Fables are a type of narrative text that involves animals as characters and conveys a moral lesson.
• 😀 Common types of narrative texts include fairy tales, folktales, legends, science fiction, romance, horror stories, fables, history, and slice of life.
• 😀 Fables are typically short stories with animals and teach a moral lesson.
• 😀 The script introduces a classic example of a fable: The Crow and the Fox.
• 😀 In the fable, a hungry crow finds a piece of bread and perches on a tree to eat it.
• 😀 A fox passing by sees the bread and wants to find a way to get it.
• 😀 The fox flatters the crow by praising its appearance and singing ability.
• 😀 The crow, flattered by the fox's praise, begins to sing, dropping the bread into the fox's mouth.
• 😀 The moral of the fable is that flattery can be used to manipulate others for personal gain.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the video script?

The main theme of the video script is about narrative texts, particularly fables, and how they convey moral lessons through storytelling.

What are some examples of narrative texts mentioned in the script?

The script mentions several types of narrative texts, including fairy tales, folktales, legends, science fiction, romance, horror stories, fables, history, and Slice of Life.

What specific type of narrative text is the focus of this lesson?

The focus of the lesson is on fables, which are short stories typically featuring animals and conveying a moral lesson.

What is a fable, as explained in the script?

A fable is a short story, often involving animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson or teaches a specific value.

What lesson does the fable in the script teach?

The fable teaches a lesson about the dangers of pride and how flattery can be used to manipulate others. In the story, the crow loses its food due to being deceived by the fox’s false praise.

Why does the crow drop the bread in the fable?

The crow drops the bread because it becomes proud of the fox's flattery and opens its mouth to sing, as the fox had praised its voice.

What role does the fox play in the fable?

The fox plays the role of a manipulative character who uses flattery to trick the crow into dropping the bread, which the fox then takes.

How does the fox trick the crow in the story?

The fox tricks the crow by complimenting its appearance and claiming that its voice must be as majestic as its looks, leading the crow to sing and drop the bread.

What is the moral of the fable shared in the script?

The moral of the fable is to be cautious of flattery and not let pride lead to mistakes or being deceived by others’ manipulative praise.

How does the structure of a fable differ from other narrative texts?

A fable is typically shorter, features animals or inanimate objects as characters, and emphasizes a clear moral lesson, whereas other narrative texts like fairy tales or legends may have more complex plots and characters.