Aesop

The Eagle, the Jackdaw, and the Shepherd

A classic tale to open together.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Eagle, the Jackdaw, and the Shepherd

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Jackdaw: A small, ambitious bird that tries to imitate the Eagle’s actions., Eagle: A powerful bird of prey that is able to swoop down and carry off a lamb., Shepherd: The caretaker of the sheep who finds the Jackdaw tangled in the ram’s wool., Shepherd's children: The children of the Shepherd who are curious about the odd-looking Jackdaw.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Sheep pasture: An open field where the sheep graze and the events of the story take place., Shepherd's home: The place where the Shepherd brings the Jackdaw for his children to see.

Guiding ideas

Themes

knowing your limits, the danger of pretending to be something you're not, consequences of overreaching

Moral

Takeaway

Don’t try to be something you’re not, or you may end up in trouble and be laughed at.

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