The Fox and the Crow

This engaging, ready-to-use lesson on The Fox and the Crow fable for KS2 is designed to build key Evidence-Based Learning (EBL) skills through a classic tale. The lesson includes activities that develop advanced learning skills such as collaboration, thinking, peer assessment, metacognition, independent learning, and self-assessment.

In this lesson, pupils explore the features of fables, read The Fox and the Crow, and answer a series of higher- and lower-order questions that encourage deep thinking. Activities include analysing the fable’s moral (“Flatterers are not to be trusted”) and breaking down the story into key events. Pupils also participate in a collaborative peer assessment to discuss and refine their answers, reinforcing understanding through teamwork.

This lesson offers a comprehensive approach to fables, aiming to deepen pupils’ critical thinking while building essential learning skills. There is even a concise five-minute CPD activity on collaborative skills which supports professional development.