The Brothers and the Bullwhip©

Words to Know:

livery – a stable where horses are cared for pay; any uniform or characteristic dress.

Introduction:

This is a story about twin brothers who looked very much alike, but they turned out to be quite different in character.

Read Story Aloud:

Discussion:

When Diego wanted to steal the stray sheep, why didn't his brother, Juan, just say no?

Could you, in the same circumstance, have said no?

When Diego was about to lie to the judge about not stealing the sheep, why did his brother, Juan, lie and take the blame?

Name two character flaws that would characterize Diego's nature.

Enrichment: (Optional)

Character Traits: Define how these character traits relate in the story.