Step 2- Break apart the story into sections and read aloud with your group.

Question

Step 3- As a group, select one or two students to type the groups answers into the chart.
Step 4- As a group, work together to find answers to each row of the chart.
Step 5-. Select a speaker of the group to share out to the entire class.

Group 1- The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

Answer 1

Section Breakdown for "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse":

1. Introduction:

   • Introduce the characters: Town Mouse and Country Mouse.
   • Describe their backgrounds and living situations.

2. The Visit:

   • Town Mouse visits Country Mouse.
   • Describe the simplicity and charm of the countryside.
   • Country Mouse offers a humble meal.

3. The Journey to the City:

   • Town Mouse invites Country Mouse to the city.
   • Describe the excitement and luxury of the city life.

4. The City Experience:

   • Country Mouse experiences the opulence of the city.
   • Describe the lavish food and lifestyle but also the dangers (e.g., cats, noise).

5. The Decision:

   • Country Mouse reflects on the pros and cons of each lifestyle.
   • Town Mouse realizes the dangers of city life.

6. Conclusion:

   • Each mouse chooses to return to their own home.
   • The moral of the story about the value of comfort vs. luxury.

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Chart to Fill Out:

| Section | Summary | Theme/Moral | |---------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | Introduction | Two mice from different lifestyles meet. | Differences in lifestyles | | The Visit | Town Mouse visits Country Mouse. | Contentment with simplicity | | The Journey | Country Mouse goes to the city. | Adventure and curiosity | | The City Experience | Country Mouse experiences the city's luxuries. | The dangers of excess | | The Decision | Each mouse weighs their experiences. | Comfort vs. excitement | | Conclusion | Each mouse returns to their own home. | The importance of being true to oneself |

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Speaker Preparation:

When selecting a speaker, they should be ready to summarize each section and highlight the key themes. They can use the chart to guide their presentation, emphasizing how each part of the story contributes to the overall moral about preferences in lifestyle and the idea that home is where one feels most comfortable.