Nathan Walters

October 9, 2016
Unit Plan Topic Statement

My unit is on the topic of fables. Fables is a very broad topic that

encompasses many stories that have taught many people many
morals and lessons. While they may seem like a small part of a
Language Arts education, they carry far more weight than what
appears on the surface.
A big question in this unit is why? Why fables? What relevance do
they have? Why fables over any other story? These are all legitimate
questions and questions that deserve legitimate answers. My answer
to these questions lies in their significance in teaching different lessons
and morals. Fables are different than other stories because of their
potential to teach and impact lives. There is something special about a
story that has the ability to impact lives beyond just teaching literacy.
This gives the stories more leverage as they can impact lives outside of
just the school setting.
Fables are also unique in their length. Fables being short stories
will not be an intimidating read for second graders. This will help keep
students motivation and interest remain high, as the feeling of
accomplishment you get when you finish a story will come very
frequently.

Fables connection to the ELA Common Core curriculum, their

ability to impact lives, teach lessons, and their unique way to portray
the parts of a story is what makes this unit unique and critical to the
second grade education.