Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel
Fairy Tale (fiction), 781 words, Level O (Grade 2), Lexile 510L
Hansel and Gretel is a retelling of the classic German fairy tale in which a brother and sister find themselves held captive by a deceitful and wicked old woman. Will the clever pair of siblings be able to escape before the old woman's unsavory plan can unfold? The book can be used to teach students how to make inferences and draw conclusions and to understand the use of quotation marks in dialogue. The book and lesson are also available for levels R and U.
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Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Summarize to understand text
Comprehension
Make Inferences/Draw Conclusions : Make inferences and draw conclusions
Phonics
Consonant Digraphs : Identify consonant wh digraph
Grammar and Mechanics
Quotation Marks : Recognize and use quotation marks
Word Work
Synonyms and Antonyms : Identify and use synonyms and antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
