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Robin Hood's Feast

From Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race by M. I. Ebbutt

This retelling is from Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race by M. I. Ebbutt, a collection first published in the early twentieth century. The story of Robin Hood and his Merry Men in Sherwood Forest has been told for hundreds of years. This reader shows Robin Hood's generosity and his clever way of helping those in need. The story teaches that true friends help when times are hardest, not only when someone is rich and happy. This text reflects its era.

Band
Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8
Length
medium · about 560 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures
Source
Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race, M. I. Ebbutt
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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