Language Development

Listen and Read Along

Focus on Genre

Fable A fable is a short tale that teaches a lesson. A fable is fiction. This Hmong fable teaches about the dangers of greed.

Focus on Vocabulary

Opposites You have been learning about words like the ones below. Use these words as you talk about The Eagle and the Moon Gold. Collect more words to put in the web.

illustration of a word web graphic organizer for opposites
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Read this Hmong fable about greed.

The Eagle and the Moon Gold

A Fable from the Hmong People

Adapted by Yeemay Chan

Illustrator by Kat Thacker

Making blankets and clothes can be a tradition, just like telling stories.

Making blankets and clothes can be a tradition, just like telling stories.