Lesson 67: Aesop's Fables

Classic Stories

Aesop's Fables

The story of The Tortoise and the Hare.

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Comprehension Quiz

1. What did the Hare like to do?

Boast (brag) about his speed. Eat carrots quietly. Sleep all day.

2. Why did the Hare lose?

He got lost. He was overconfident and took a nap. The Tortoise ran very fast.

3. What is the moral of the story?

Being fast is everything. Slow and steady wins the race. Never challenge a turtle.

Narrator: Once, a Hare liked to boast about how fast he could run.

Hare: I am the fastest animal in the forest! Who dares to challenge me?

Tortoise: I will race you.

Narrator: The Hare laughed. He ran far ahead, then stopped to take a nap, feeling overconfident. Meanwhile, the Tortoise kept walking at a slow but steady pace.

Hare: What? The Tortoise is at the finish line! How is that possible?

Narrator: The lesson is simple: Slow and steady wins the race.