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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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