The Golden Branch
A fairy tale from The Red Fairy Book, by Andrew Lang
This fairy tale comes from The Red Fairy Book, a collection published by Andrew Lang in 1890. The story is adapted from a French tale by Madame d'Aulnoy, a writer who lived more than three hundred years ago. It teaches us that true beauty comes from kindness and courage, and that love can break even the strongest spell. The story has enchantments, transformations, and a happy ending where goodness wins. This text reflects its era.
- Band
- Purple · Pre-readers and first readersTypical starting range: ages 4–5
- Length
- short · about 313 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures
- Source
- The Red Fairy Book, Andrew Lang
- First published
- 1890
- 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 7 minutes at this band
- Pause questions
- 5
- 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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