How Little John Joined Robin Hood
Folktale (fiction), 2,114 words, Level Y (Grade 5)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Retell
Comprehension	Cause and Effect
Grammar and Mechanics	Past-Tense Verbs
Word Work	Content Vocabulary

Book Summary

In the retelling of this classic tale, readers learn how Robin Hood came to steal from the wealthy and give to the poor. Readers are also given insight into how John Little met, challenged, and later joined Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men. Readers also learn how Robin Hood's strong and faithful friend came to be called Little John.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Retell

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of retelling
• Understand and identify cause-and-effect relationships
• Identify verb tense
• Understand and use content vocabulary

Vocabulary

• Content words: allegiance, cudgels, dauntless, elusive, ere, extraordinary, fie, forbear, hath, jests, mettle, nay, retaliation, thee, thou, thy, thyself, trivial, underling, venison, vowed, wilt, ye

Book Resources

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