Puss in Boots: read-along
Puss in Boots as a read-along for the projector: 16 pages, 1027 words, level 9, grade 4.
Page 1 of 16
Once there was an old miller who had three sons. When he grew too old to work, he gave away everything he owned. The oldest son got the mill, and the second son got the donkey. The youngest son got only the cat. "My brothers can work together and earn a good living," he sighed. "But what can I possibly do with a cat?"
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 9, Grade 4
- 16 pages, 1027 words, about 8 minutes aloud
- A classic tale, gentle
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About Puss in Boots
A miller's youngest son is left with nothing but a cat. But this cat asks for a pair of boots, and with a few clever tricks he wins his master a castle and a princess.
Words to preview
- brambles (BRAM-bulz)
- prickly bushes
- invented (in-VENT-id)
- made up
- partridges (PAR-trij-iz)
- plump wild birds
- reapers (REE-perz)
- crop cutters
- impressed (im-PREST)
- amazed
- ogre (OH-ger)
- big, mean giant
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 Puss in Boots take to read aloud?
It has 16 pages and 1027 words, so about 8 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 Puss in Boots?
Level 9, Grade 4. The library numbers its levels from 0 to 18 and puts the level of a book on its cover; level 9 sits at grade 4. 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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