The Crow
From The Yellow Fairy Book, collected by Andrew Lang
This fairy tale comes from The Yellow Fairy Book, collected by Andrew Lang and first published in 1894. The story is from Polish tradition. It teaches children about kindness, bravery and keeping promises even when things are hard. The youngest Princess shows that true courage means staying strong and helping others, even when we are afraid. This text reflects its era.
- Band
- Purple · Pre-readers and first readersTypical starting range: ages 4–5
- Length
- short · about 353 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures
- Source
- The Yellow Fairy Book, Andrew Lang
- 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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