Definition: A traditional narrative (e.g., a fable, proverb, or urban legend) with a moral message warning of the consequences of certain actions, inactions, or character flaws.Also Known As: moral tale. Examples: King Midas is a cautionary tale demonstrating the pitfalls of unbridled greed.efinition: A traditional narrative (e.g., a fable, proverb, or urban legend) with a moral message warning of the consequences of certain actions, inactions, or character flaws. Also Known As: moral tale.
After the COS and the accompanying textbooks are adopted by local school districts, HOW the material is taught to our children is still up to the teacher, depending on the amount of freedom the local district allows the teacher.
The language objective that the teacher selects will depend on what the English learners in the class need most at that point in the year and what language is most important to understanding the content concepts.