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.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 523 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Fifty Famous Stories Retold, James Baldwin · Project Gutenberg

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

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