Aesop

The Ploughman, the Ass, and the Ox

A classic story selected for family reading.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Ploughman, the Ass, and the Ox

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Who you'll meet

Ploughman: A farmer who works hard to tend to his fields., Ox: A strong and dependable animal, typically used for plowing., Ass (Donkey): A stubborn and often lazy animal, usually less reliable than the ox.

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Where the story goes

Farm Field: The area where the ploughman works and plows his crops.

Guiding ideas

Themes

teamwork, responsibility

Moral

Takeaway

Work together and take your responsibilities seriously.

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