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The Little Match Girl

From Andersen's Fairy Tales, by H. C. Andersen

This story was written by Hans Christian Andersen, a Danish author who lived in the nineteenth century. It was first published in 1845. Andersen is remembered for fairy tales that are beautiful but often sad. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The Little Match Girl is a story about poverty, hope, and the visions that comfort us when life is hardest. It reminds readers to notice those in need and to treasure kindness and warmth.

Band: Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8
Length: medium · about 545 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures
Source: Andersen's Fairy Tales, H. C. Andersen
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 (8 questions) with answer key
· Read-aloud script
· Colouring page
· Teacher’s Edition (members)

Lesson at a glance

Reading: about 10 minutes at this band
Pause questions: 2
Words to Know: 5
Quick Check: 8 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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