

The Drum
El tambor
The Drum
The Drum
The Drum
The Drum
The Drum
Folktale (fiction), 704 words, Spanish Level M (Grade 2), Lexile 580L
Multilevel Book also available at other levels of text complexity
The Drum tells the story of a young Indian boy who learns a valuable life lesson by showing kindness to others and receiving kindness in return. Colorful illustrations and engaging text will hold student interest as they read.
Lesson Resources
Lesson plans exist for the English version of this book.
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Retell to understand text
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Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class