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.
Among the fundamental principles that support differentiation (not all of them shown on the concept map) are the following: 1  A differentiated classroom is flexible. 2  Differentiation of instruction stems from effective and ongoing assessment of learner needs. In a differentiated classroom, student differences are expected, appreciated, and studied as a basis for instructional planning. This principle also reminds us of the tight bond that should exist between assessment and instruction.