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Tiger! Tiger!

From The Jungle Book, by Rudyard Kipling

This story comes from The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, first published in 1894. It tells how Mowgli, the boy raised by wolves, returns to the world of men but never forgets the jungle or his wolf family. When the tiger Shere Khan comes back to kill him, Mowgli uses courage, cleverness and the help of his wolf brothers to win. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story shows that true strength comes from loyalty, quick thinking and keeping your word—even when it is hard.

Band
Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8
Length
medium · about 580 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures
Source
The Jungle Book, Rudyard Kipling
First published
1894
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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