Robin Hood Wins the Sheriff's Golden Arrow
Folktale (fiction), 2,385 words, Level Y (Grade 5)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Retell
Comprehension	Sequence Events
Grammar and Mechanics	Pronouns
Word Work	Synonyms

Book Summary

In this tale about Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men, the Sheriff of Nottingham sets out to trick and capture the famous thief. Knowing that Robin Hood is the best archer in the kingdom, the Sheriff arranges an archery contest--with a prize that is hard to resist. Little does he know that Robin Hood is wise to his plan and is about to trick the Sheriff at his own game.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Retell

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of retelling to understand text
• Sequence events
• Identify and understand the use of pronouns
• Identify and use synonyms

Vocabulary

• Content words: archers, birds of paradise, camouflage, duped, knave, mettle, monks, pretense, shaft, vie, warrant