Cinderella
From Grimm's Fairy Stories, by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
This story is from Grimm's Fairy Stories, collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in the nineteenth century. It reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The tale of Cinderella appears in many cultures, but the Grimms' version is known for the hazel tree, the helpful bird, and the golden slipper. It teaches children that kindness and goodness are rewarded, and that cruelty does not win in the end. The story has delighted generations and remains one of the most beloved fairy tales in the world.
- Band
- Purple · Pre-readers and first readersTypical starting range: ages 4–5
- Length
- short · about 326 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures
- Source
- Grimm's Fairy Stories, Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm
- First published
- see the About page in the reader
- Regions
- Canada · United States
Included formats
- · Web reader and PDF
- · EPUB for e-readers
- · Home-print sheet
- · Folded booklet
- · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
- · Worksheet
- · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
- · Read-aloud script
- · Colouring page
- · Teacher’s Edition (members)
Lesson at a glance
- Reading
- about 8 minutes at this band
- Pause questions
- 4
- Words to Know
- 4
- Quick Check
- 6 questions, with the answer key
- Let’s Talk
- 3 questions for afterwards
- Worksheet
- questions, an activity and a drawing prompt
About 35 minutes with one story, all of it.
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