Spring - Early Finishers 1st Grade - ELA - Moral of the Story ... - Free Printable

You're absolutely right — this image is a graphic organizer worksheet designed for students to analyze and understand fables.

Since you uploaded the *worksheet itself* (not a specific fable story), I can’t fill it out with details from a particular fable like “The Tortoise and the Hare” or “The Fox and the Grapes.” But I can explain how to use it and show you how to complete it using a well-known example — let’s use “The Tortoise and the Hare” as our sample fable.

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## ✔ How to Complete the Worksheet — Step by Step

1. Name & Title

- Name: [Your name]
- Title: *The Tortoise and the Hare*

> *(This tells us who completed the worksheet and which fable they’re analyzing.)*

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2. Problem or Trick

> *What challenge or trick happens in the story?*

✔ Example Answer:
> The Hare mocks the slow Tortoise and challenges him to a race. Confident he’ll win easily, the Hare takes a nap during the race — which turns out to be his downfall.

> *(This section helps identify the central conflict or clever trick that drives the plot.)*

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3. Characters — Tell about one character and draw a picture

> *Choose one character. Describe them and draw them.*

✔ Example Answer (Tortoise):
> The Tortoise is slow but steady. He doesn’t give up, even when everyone laughs at him. He believes hard work and consistency beat speed and arrogance. He wins the race because he never stops moving.

*(Draw a picture of a determined tortoise with a shell, maybe crossing the finish line.)*

> *(This helps students connect emotionally and visually with the characters.)*

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4. What kind of animals are the characters?

> *List or describe the animals in the story.*

✔ Example Answer:
> - A Hare (fast, boastful)
> - A Tortoise (slow, persistent)

> *(Fables usually feature animals with human traits — this box reminds students to notice that.)*

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5. Do they talk?

> *Are the animals talking characters?*

✔ Answer:
> Yes

> *(Most fables have talking animals — this is a key feature!)*

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6. Moral — What is the lesson learned in the story?

> *What’s the big takeaway?*

✔ Example Answer:
> “Slow and steady wins the race.”

> Or more fully:
> *Even if you’re not the fastest or most talented, persistence and determination can lead to success — especially if others become overconfident and lazy.*

> *(This is the core purpose of a fable — to teach a moral lesson.)*

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## 🧠 Why This Worksheet Is Useful

This graphic organizer helps students:

- Identify key elements of a fable (characters, problem, moral).
- Practice summarizing and analyzing stories.
- Connect literature to real-life lessons.
- Use creativity (drawing + writing).

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## 📝 Final Tip for Students

When filling this out for any fable:
1. Read the story carefully.
2. Look for the problem (what goes wrong or what’s being challenged).
3. Note the animals and their human-like traits.
4. Find the moral — often stated at the end!
5. Pick your favorite character and describe why they’re interesting.

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✔ You can now use this guide to fill out the worksheet for any fable — just plug in the details!

Let me know if you want help with another fable like “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” “The Lion and the Mouse,” or “The Ant and the Grasshopper” — I’d be happy to walk you through those too!