Arnold Winkelried
A story retold from Fifty Famous Stories by James Baldwin
This story comes from Fifty Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin, an American educator who collected tales of courage and character in 1896. Arnold Winkelried was a Swiss hero who, according to legend, sacrificed himself at the Battle of Sempach in 1386 so his countrymen could break through an Austrian line of spears. The story has been retold for centuries as an example of selfless bravery. It reminds young readers that one person's courage can change the course of history and save many lives. This text reflects its era.
- Band
- Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8
- Length
- medium · about 523 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures
- Source
- Fifty Famous Stories Retold, James Baldwin
- 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 9 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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