Jack and the Beanstalk: read-along
Jack and the Beanstalk as a read-along for the projector: 15 pages, 883 words, level 8, grade 3.
Page 1 of 15
Once upon a time, a poor widow lived in a little cottage with her only son, whose name was Jack. All they had in the world was a cow called Milky-White. Every morning the cow gave them milk, and they carried it to the market to sell. Then one morning, Milky-White gave no milk at all, not even a single drop.
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, 883 words, about 7 minutes aloud
- A classic tale, gentle
Related
About Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack swaps the family cow for five magic beans, and by morning a beanstalk reaches the clouds. At the top lives a cross old giant with a bag of gold, a hen that lays golden eggs and a harp that sings.
Words to preview
- widow (WID-oh)
- lost her husband
- beanstalk (BEEN-stawk)
- bean plant stem
- politely (puh-LITE-lee)
- with good manners
- rattled (RAT-uld)
- shook and clattered
- harp
- a stringed instrument
- copper (KOP-er)
- a reddish metal
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 Jack and the Beanstalk take to read aloud?
It has 15 pages and 883 words, so about 7 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 Jack and the Beanstalk?
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.
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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