How the Leopard Got His Spots: read-along
How the Leopard Got His Spots as a read-along for the projector: 15 pages, 699 words, level 8, grade 3.
Page 1 of 15
Long, long ago, the Leopard lived on a high, wide plain. There were no trees on it, and no bushes, and no shade at all. There was only sand and rock and tall yellow grass, and the hot sun beat down on everything.
Keys: ← → or Page Up and Page Down turn the page, Space starts and pauses the voice, Home and End jump, F fills the screen. Tapping the right side of a page goes on; the left side goes back.
How to use it
- Press Full screen (F) to put the book on the projector.
- Press Read to me (Space), or read it yourself and turn pages with the arrow keys or a tap. Pick the Pace that suits the class.
- After the last page, three questions come up to talk about.
About this book
- Level 8, Grade 3
- 15 pages, 699 words, about 5 minutes aloud
- A classic tale, gentle
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About How the Leopard Got His Spots
Long ago, the Leopard was plain sand-yellow, and the wide, open plain was the only home he knew. Then the animals disappeared, and the Leopard and his friend the Hunter had to learn a new way of hiding.
Words to preview
- plain (PLAYN)
- flat open land
- shade (SHAYD)
- shadow from sun
- dappled (DAP-uld)
- spotted with light
- blended (BLEN-did)
- matched the background
- cloak (KLOHK)
- loose coat
- Hunter (HUN-ter)
- one who tracks animals
Questions that fit any book
- What happened at the beginning, in the middle and at the end?
- Which page was your favorite? Why?
- How did the main character feel at the end? What tells you?
Questions
How long does How the Leopard Got His Spots take to read aloud?
It has 15 pages and 699 words, so about 5 minutes at the Steady pace and a little less at Quick. If you stop to talk on the way, plan for more.
What reading level is How the Leopard Got His Spots?
Level 8, Grade 3. The library numbers its levels from 0 to 18 and puts the level of a book on its cover; level 8 sits at grade 3. A level is a guide for choosing, so look at the pages yourself.
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Is this the original text?
No. It is a retelling in Peabody's own words at this reading level, so it may differ from the edition you know.
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