The Legend of John Henry
The Legend of John Henry
The Legend of John Henry
The Legend of John Henry
The Legend of John Henry
The Legend of John Henry
The Legend of John Henry
Tall Tale (fiction), 725 words, Level M (Grade 2), Lexile 530L
John Henry is one of the most famous American tall tales. Readers will be introduced to John Henry, who grew up as a slave and went on to be known as the fastest and strongest steel driver on the railroad. The story can serve as an engaging introduction to the classic “man vs. machine” conflict.
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Story Words
Civil War, drill bit, fire, hire, levers, locomotive, railroad, slave, steel driver
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of making, revising, and confirming predictions to understand text
Comprehension
Problem and Solution : Understand and identify problem and solution
Phonics
Vowel Diphthong : Identify and distinguish between the sounds of vowel diphthong /ou/
Grammar and Mechanics
Compound Words : Identify and form compound words
Word Work
Syllable Patterns : Identify and use syllable patterns to divide two- and three-syllable words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
