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The Princess Loses Herself

From The Princess and the Goblin, by George MacDonald

George MacDonald wrote The Princess and the Goblin in 1872. It is a classic fairy tale loved by generations of children. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. This story shows a young princess who gets frightened but finds courage inside herself. Every child knows what it feels like to be lost, and every child can learn from Irene's bravery when she wipes her tears and decides to find her own way.

Band
Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8
Length
medium · about 513 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures
Source
The Princess and the Goblin, George MacDonald
First published
1872
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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