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The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting · Episode 1 of 7
The Story of Doctor Dolittle was written by Hugh Lofting and first published in 1920. This reader reflects the language of its time; a few period terms have been modernised. The Doctor's choice to serve animals rather than wealthy patients, and his discovery that animals have their own languages, begins one of children's literature's most beloved adventures—a story of kindness rewarded, communication across species, and the value of understanding those who cannot speak as we do.
- Band
- Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8
- Length
- medium · about 491 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures
- Source
- The Story of Doctor Dolittle, Hugh Lofting
- 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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