Jason and the Golden Fleece: read-along
Jason and the Golden Fleece as a read-along for the projector: 12 pages, 1595 words, level 16, beyond grade 8.
Page 1 of 12
In the kingdom of Iolcus, in the north of Greece, a ruthless man named Pelias had seized the throne from his own brother, the rightful king, and he governed nervously, because an oracle had delivered a disturbing prophecy. He must beware, the oracle declared, of a stranger wearing only one sandal, for that stranger would eventually deprive him of everything he had stolen. Meanwhile, far away in the mountains, the rightful king's infant son had been smuggled to safety and entrusted to Chiron, the wisest of the centaurs, half man and half horse, who educated him in medicine, music, hunting and the patient arts of leadership. The boy's name was Jason, and when he had grown into a tall and confident young man, he descended from the mountains to reclaim his father's kingdom.
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 16, beyond grade 8
- 12 pages, 1595 words, about 12 minutes aloud
- A classic tale, a little spooky
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About Jason and the Golden Fleece
A young man arrives at his uncle's palace wearing only one sandal, and is sent across the edge of the known world to bring back a fleece of pure gold. Between him and it stand clashing rocks, fire-breathing bulls, an army sprung from the soil and a dragon that never sleeps.
Words to preview
- oracle (OR-uh-kul)
- god's messenger
- prophecy (PROF-uh-see)
- a prediction
- centaurs (SEN-torz)
- horse-men
- fleece (FLEESS)
- sheep's wool coat
- prow
- ship's front
- ointment (OYNT-ment)
- healing cream
- furrows (FUR-ohz)
- plowed grooves
- incantation (in-kan-TAY-shun)
- magic chant
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 Jason and the Golden Fleece take to read aloud?
It has 12 pages and 1595 words, so about 12 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 Jason and the Golden Fleece?
Level 16, beyond grade 8. The library numbers its levels from 0 to 18 and puts the level of a book on its cover; levels above 13 are beyond grade 8 and have no grade. 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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