Icarus and Daedalus: read-along
Icarus and Daedalus as a read-along for the projector: 14 pages, 1474 words, level 12, grade 7.
Page 1 of 14
Long ago, in the city of Athens, there lived an inventor named Daedalus, who was the most brilliant craftsman in the whole of Greece. He invented the saw, the drill and the level, and he carved statues so lifelike that people said they had to be tied down at night to stop them from wandering off. His fame traveled across the sea to the island of Crete, where King Minos ruled, and the king invited Daedalus to come and work for him. Daedalus packed his tools, took his young son Icarus by the hand, and sailed away to the king's enormous palace, expecting to stay for a year or two.
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 12, Grade 7
- 14 pages, 1474 words, about 11 minutes aloud
- A classic tale, gentle
Related
About Icarus and Daedalus
Trapped on an island by a king, the great inventor Daedalus builds wings of feathers and wax for himself and his son. He gives Icarus one warning before they leap into the sky, and Icarus is far too excited to hear it.
Words to preview
- craftsman (KRAFTS-mun)
- skilled maker
- labyrinth (LAB-uh-rinth)
- giant maze
- beeswax (BEEZ-waks)
- wax bees make
- flurry (FLUR-ee)
- swirling bunch
- drenched (DRENCHT)
- soaking wet
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 Icarus and Daedalus take to read aloud?
It has 14 pages and 1474 words, so about 11 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 Icarus and Daedalus?
Level 12, Grade 7. The library numbers its levels from 0 to 18 and puts the level of a book on its cover; level 12 sits at grade 7. A level is a guide for choosing, so look at the pages yourself.
Whose voice is it?
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Do students need an account?
No. Nothing is asked of anyone and nothing is sent to us. Project the page, or share the link and let students open it on their own screens.
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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