Read and Understand Fables: The Tortoise and the Eagle

Strengthen reading comprehension skills with the fable of the Tortoise and the Eagle! This fable recounts the tale of Eagle, who takes advantage of Tortoise’s kindness and generosity. After reading the story, students will answer comprehension questions about the events of the story, the actions of the characters, and what each character learned about the other.

Geared for third- and fourth-grade audiences, this resource builds reading comprehension skills and eases students into literary analysis. Fables are an accessible way to begin analyzing passages, as each fable includes characters and lessons that readers can interpret, support with evidence, and discuss. This lays the foundation for making inferences and performing in-depth analysis.

For more practice with these classic stories, check out Read and Understand Folktales: Two Goats on a Bridge and Reading Fables: The Sun and the Wind.