Question

Turn the story into a play as a group activity and present the scenes in the classroom.

Answer 1

(Curtain opens) The lion is seen pacing back and forth in deep thought.

Lion:	Hmmm, I think it's time I've got courtiers Guard for myself. (Calls his guards.) Tell the fox, the leopard, and the vulture to meet me at once.
Guard:	Yes, Your Majesty!
Fox, Leopard, Vulture:	Our salute to the King of Kings! (all bow down)
Lion:	Mr. Fox, you are known for your wisdom. You shall be my advisor from now on.
Mr.Fox:	elated) As you say, Your Majesty!
Lion:	And you... Mr. Leopard, I am impressed by your alertness. You are swift of the foot too. You shall be my bodyguard.
Mr. Leopard:	(humbly) I shall be happy to serve you, Your Majesty!
Lion:	(gesturing) And dear Vulture, you fly high above. I appoint you as my messenger.
Mr. Vulture:	I am honoured, Your Majesty!
Mr. Vulture:	O great king! I have seen a camel in the desert not far away. I think it will be a good idea for you to taste camel meat.
Lion:	(looking at his other advisers) What do you say? (Mr. Fox & Mr. Leopard not wanting to show ignorance.)
Mr. Fox & Mr. Leopard:	We don't mind. But since the vulture has suggested let him lead. We shall humbly follow.
King:	Oh! It's too hot to bear. My paws are burning.
King:	(not able to bear the pain) Stop! We shall return.
Mr. Vulture:	(m "thought) If we return, I will not be able to eat the king. I must stop him from returning. "Your Majesty! If you want we shall rest''.
Mr.Fox:	O king! We are far away from the forest. Let us continue towards the desert.
King:	I cannot walk anymore.
Mr. Leopard:	(thinking to himself) I wish I could run away from here.
Fox:	Let me ask for help. (leaps towards the desert) (in the desert...)

(Students can continue the play in this manner.)