Aesop's Fables: The Ant and the Grasshopper (A1/A2)

Before we start, answer the questions:

1. Which season do you prefer: Summer ☀️ or Winter ❄️? Why?

2. What do you usually do in summer?

Match the words with the meanings 🧩

Let's do a quick check: fill in the blanks 💬

1. The grasshopper loves to __________ his guitar under the tree.

2. The ants __________ grains of wheat for winter.

3. In winter, it is so cold that you might __________!

Watch the video. Pay close attention to what the Ant does in summer and what the Grasshopper does in summer.

Now write the answers:

1. What was the Ant doing in summer? 🐜

2. What was the Grasshopper doing in summer? 🦗

3. What happened when winter arrived? ❄️

1. Your first task is "Fix the Story Line"
   Do the activity and put the story events in order.
   
   
   
   

2. The next step: "True or False?" 🔍
   Read the statements and choose the right option:
   
   1. The grasshopper helped the ants store food during autumn. (True / False)
   2. The ants were sweaty and tired from carrying heavy grains. (True / False)
   3. In winter, the grasshopper found lots of grass to eat. (True / False)
   4. The ants were kind and shared their food with the grasshopper. (True / False)

"Would You Rather...?"
Choose & explain in 1 sentence.
💬 You can use the speaking frame:

"I would rather [A / B] because [it is safer / it is more fun/kindness is important]!"

☀️ Would you rather:

[A] Work hard all summer and relax all winter? 🐜 or [B] Have fun all summer and deal with winter later? 🦗

🍲 Would you rather:

[A] Give food to the lazy Grasshopper? ❤️ or [B] Say "No way! You didn't work!" ❌

Whether you voted to share your soup or teach the Grasshopper a lesson,
both animals learned something important!
The story's main moral is:

✨' Today's hard work brings tomorrow's safety and happiness.' 🌾

Work first, play later!

Now, think and answer the question:
When it comes to schoolwork, studying, or household chores, who are you more like?

You can use this frame:
"I am more like the ______ because when I have homework, I usually ______."

[A] 🐜 100% Ant: I always do everything ahead of time!
[B] 🦗 100% Grasshopper: I love to relax and do work at the last minute!
[C] ⚖️ 50/50 Mix: I work hard when I need to, but I also love to play!