Explore the timeless fable The Lion and the Mouse while building essential reading comprehension skills. This unit is designed for struggling readers and offers gentle, structured practice in theme, moral, and detail analysis. Your child will grow in confidence as they learn to identify key ideas, make inferences, and express understanding through writing and discussion.
What’s included:
Full fable text: The Lion and the Mouse
Recall questions (who, what, where, when, why)
Inference questions to deepen thinking
Theme and moral discussion prompts
Vocabulary focus on 3–4 key words from the story
5-sentence summary writing scaffold
Visualizing activity: describe or draw a key scene
Optional oral retelling or snapshot drawing
Perfect for homeschool, tutoring, or small groups — easy to use and designed to support comprehension growth in a meaningful, engaging way.