In this traditional retelling of the fable of the ant and the grasshopper, grasshopper plays his fiddle through the summer and fall while ant works hard gathering food. Nov 14, 2014 you are watching the ant and the grasshopper, an aesops fable retold by pinkfong. The grasshopper and the ants is the aesop fable, slightly softened. Free, printable aesops fable about the grasshopper and the ant. Hand created and awesomely curated gifts and activities for you to give, share and enjoy. The ant and the grasshopper by rob john one hot summers day a grasshopper sat on a blade of grass enjoying the sunshine. The ant and the grasshopper illustrated by scott roberto. The ants inquired of him, why did you not treasure up food during the summer. You are watching the ant and the grasshopper, an aesops fable retold by pinkfong.
Folktale fiction, 190 words, lexile 410l level 1 grades k1. Great book to teach my 14 year old granddaughter about saving money. Although she knows that she should keep working, she cant help but try to find out where the joyful sounds are coming from. The ant and the grasshopper, also known as the grasshopper and the ant or ants is one of the most famous of aesops fables. The ant and the grasshopper reading comprehension worksheet.
She discovers a funky grasshopper and his band making music with complete abandon. The ant and the grasshopper, alternatively titled the grasshopper and the ant or ants, is one. First fold horizontally, then fold vertically and its ready for your students to enjoy. Why not come and chat wit h me, said the grasshopper, instead of toiling and moiling in that way. Jul, 2015 the grasshopper lost a considerable amount of his holdings in a corn blight. As the ants, mindful of the winter to come, work to secure their home against the impending cold and snow, grasshopper idly enjoys watching the activities of the emperor and his courtand so is caught flat when the court suddenly moves away to its winter quarters, and the ants too disappear. Literacy the ant and the grasshopper in the summer the grasshopper was content to play music and sit in the sun. Print a read and math workbook with the ant and the grasshopper reading comprehension. Lowry tells the tradition story of the ant and the grasshopper exactly how aesop originally told it, with a chinese twist. The ant and the grasshopper wont be as perilous as the boy who cried wolf. It is also influenced by the commendation in the biblical book of proverbs, which. This book could really help teach a valuable lesson to your class. Are you an ant or a grasshopper modern survival blog.
A grasshopper, perishing with famine, passed by and earnestly begged for a little food. I am helping to lay up food for the winter, said the ant, and recommend you to do the same. When i go to the library to borrow books, i am always looking for books. The grasshopper in this book is regretful that he didnt take the advice of the ant to prepare for the new season. The ant and the grasshopper word book, a printable. Subscribe to pinkfongs youtube channel for hundreds of kids favorite songs and stories, including phonics.
The grasshopper has a miserable winter but learns to prepare for the next winter. As the ants, mindful of the winter to come, work to secure their home against the impending cold and snow, grasshopper idly enjoys watching the activities of the emperor and his courtand so is caught flat when the court suddenly moves away to its winter quarters, and the ants too. When winter arrives, poorlyprepared grasshopper is not only hungry but now has no time to sing, play, and nap. Follow the ant to some remote field, in order to steal his precious yield. He saw ant passing by, bearing along with great toil a wheatear to store for the winter. The grasshopper thinks the ant is a fool and laughs and dances and plays the summer away. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates tpts. A grasshopper frolicked while an ant stored food for the winter.
The ants go into a huddle away from the grasshopper. Mar 25, 2019 a grasshopper frolicked while an ant stored food for the winter. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. A 2page version of the fable the ant and the grasshopper and a vocabulary anticipation guide to go along with it.
In a field one summers day a grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its hearts content. The ant and the grasshopper aesops fables pinkfong. The ant and the grasshopper was an interesting read. Some of aesops most recognized fables are the tortoise and the hare, the fox and the grapes, and the ant and the grasshopper. One summer a grasshopper met some ants busily working away. Jul 01, 2000 in the first book, how the rooster got its crown, amy lowry, the illustrator, shares an ancient chinesetibetan tale with the west.
Sep 15, 2000 aesops fable gets a northern chinese setting in this stiffly formal version. The ant and the grasshopper, like most fables, uses animals, in this case, insects, to teach its readers about the value of using your time wisely. Ant and grasshopper cant agree over how to spend the summer. On his back, he carried a grain of corn he harvested. The book is a traditional fable due to the moral of the story. Luckily, hed finally heeded the ants warning and diversified with alfalfa and wheat. Aesops fable gets a northern chinese setting in this stiffly formal version. Ant and grasshopper have very different ideas about how to spend the summer. The ant and the grasshopper is an interesting fable with a variety of possible themes. Grasshopper vows he will work the next summer so hell have food to eat in winter.
The first thing we learn from the tale is the importance of preparation. The grasshopper invited the ant to sit for a chat with him. The fable describes how a hungry grasshopper begs for food from an ant when winter comes and is refused. Why not come and chat with me, said the grasshopper, instead of toiling and moiling in that way. Grasshopper thinks ant should stop working so hard and just enjoy the hot summer. A clasical story converted in a mini book, to practice present and past simple.
Come and sing with me instead of working so hard, said grasshopper lets have fun together. Awardwinning reading solution with thousands of leveled readers, lesson plans, worksheets and assessments to teach guided reading, reading proficiency and. The ant and grasshopper aesops fables animatedcartoon. But you may need your magnifying glass to see the characters. The ant and the grasshopper word book, a printable mini book. In this retelling of a traditional tale, ant prepares for winter while grasshopper sings, plays, and naps. Now she shares a western tale, of ancient greece, with the east. The grasshopper spent the whole morning stuffing his face until he couldnt eat another thing. An ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest. They toil, while grasshopper has fun fishing, picnicking on leaves, and making a snowhopper in winter. A hardworking ant hears wonderful music coming from the distance. The ant and the grasshopper aesops version in a field one summers day a grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its hearts content. The grasshopper lost a considerable amount of his holdings in a corn blight.
Day in and day out, ant meticulously counts the beans, raisins, and other goodies hes been saving for the winter, while outside grasshopper plays his fiddle, sings his songs, and extols ant to come enjoy the summer sunshine. Print out the following pages to make the ant and the grasshopper word book, an early reader book for young readers about this fable by aesop. The ant and the grasshopper word book, a printable mini. You must promise that next year you will work hard in the summer. Part of the usborne reading programme developed with reading experts at the university of roehampton. The suns shining and ive got as much grass as i can eat.
First fold horizontally, then fold vertically and its. The ant and the grasshopper read by levar burton reading rainbow story time in this november story time, levar burton reads aloud the classic fable the ant and the grasshopper which teaches children the virtues of hard work and pla. An ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the. Kids will focus on comprehension and predictions in this worksheet. The ant and the grasshopper left0on one fine summers day in a field a grasshopper was hopping about in a musical mood. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. The ant works hard in the withering heat all summer long, building his house and laying up supplies for the winter.
In a field one summers day a grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its. The ant and the grasshopper by rebecca emberley and ed emberley. Each page can be used individually or stapled together along center crease for multiple page books. The ant and the grasshopper aesops fables pinkfong story. Craving vengeance as an attacker, a plan sprouted in this insect slacker. In a field, one summer day, a grasshopper hopped about, chirped and sang to his hearts content. An ant passed by bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest. The ants and the grasshoppers a 5 minute play script for.
When the winter came the grasshopper had no food and found itself dying of hunger, while it saw the ants distributing every day corn and grain from the stores they had collected in the summer. The grasshopper, who experienced a bummer after the summer, was made to feel foolish by this wee ant oh so mulish. This will be great with the grasshopper and the ant book. The ant and the grasshopper is a fable that teaches kids the value of hard work. The situation sums up moral lessons about the virtues of hard work and planning for the future. Retells the fable about an industrious ant that busily p. The ant and the grasshopper by diane marwood overdrive. Its about doing your work when you are supposed to. A collection of downloadable worksheets, exercises and activities to teach the ant and the grasshopper, shared by english language teachers. The ant kept scurrying past carrying grains of wheat, he looked tired and hot. Find out what happens when winter comes, in this delightful retelling of the classic aesop fable. The ant and the grasshopper mini book esl worksheet by. The ant felt hed contributed something to the grasshopper, and the grasshopper learned to trust he ant.
The ant and the grasshopper by rebecca emberley, ed. Aesops fables is a collection of simple and easily understandable animated stories for. Aesops charming fable retold for beginner readers to tackle with very light support. Simple and engaging text is accompanied by enchanting illustrations. The ant and the grasshopper in a field one summers day a grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its hearts content. Day in and day out, ant meticulously counts the beans, raisins, and other goodies hes been saving for the winter, while outside grasshopper plays his fiddle, sings his songs, and extols ant to come enjoy the. The ant and the grasshopper teaches readers to work and plan ahead of time. Grasshopper wants to play, while the ants dont have time to relax. I enjoyed the book and it was overall straightforward into what is was trying to convey. One bright day in late autumn a family of ants were bustling about in the warm sunshine, drying out the grain they had stored. The ant and the grasshopper, alternatively titled the grasshopper and the ant or ants, is one of aesops fables, numbered 373 in the perry index.
A fable by aesop, a printable book for early readers stay safe and healthy. This fables moral lesson emphasizes the twin values of hard work and planning for the future. I expect you like it thanks alenka for your great idea and your greater tutorial. Why not come and chat wit h me, said the grasshopper. The ant prepares for the winter and the grasshopper makes fun of him. The ant and grasshopper aesops fables animatedcartoon tales for kids magicbox english stories. The ant and the grasshopper foldable mini book by olivia. When the winter came the grasshopper had no food and found itself dying of hunger while it saw the ants distributing every day corn and grain from the stores they had collected in the summer. The ant and the grasshopper foldable mini book by olivia v.
In winter, grasshopper is out in the cold looking for food. Jan 27, 2012 the ant and grasshopper aesops fables animatedcartoon tales for kids magicbox english stories. One bright day in late autumn a family of ants were bustling about in the warm sunshine, drying out the grain they had stored up during the summer, when a starving grasshopper, his fiddle. The ant and the grasshopper worksheets esl printables. May 16, 2017 the ants go into a huddle away from the grasshopper. Ant and grasshopper picks up aesops wellworn fable, the ant and the grasshopper, and gives it an added twist. This freebie is part of my emergency sub plans for 3rd grade.