
Robin Hood Wins the Sheriff's Golden Arrow
Folktale (fiction),
1,762 words,
Level U (Grade 4)
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. Book and lesson also available at Levels R and Y.
Book Resources
Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of retelling
Comprehension
Sequence events
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and understand the use of pronouns
Word Work
Identify and use synonyms
Use the reading strategy of retelling
Comprehension
Sequence events
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and understand the use of pronouns
Word Work
Identify and use synonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class








