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
One of the most valuable lessons for students to learn is the importance of kindness. The Drum tells the story of a young Indian boy who learns this lesson by showing kindness to others and receiving kindness in return. Colorful illustrations and engaging text will keep students interested in learning this important lesson. The book can also be used to teach students how to determine cause-and-effect relationships as well as retell to better understand the text.
Lesson Resources
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
