William Tell: read-along
William Tell as a read-along for the projector: 14 pages, 1070 words, level 10, grade 5.
Page 1 of 14
Long ago, high in the snowy mountains of Switzerland, the people of the valleys lived independent and proud. They herded cows on the steep green slopes, fished in the deep blue lakes and hunted wild goats among the rocks. But powerful rulers in faraway Austria wanted these beautiful valleys for themselves, so they sent harsh governors to rule over the people. The harshest of them all was a man named Gessler, who cared about nothing except his own importance.
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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 10, Grade 5
- 14 pages, 1070 words, about 8 minutes aloud
- A classic tale, gentle
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About William Tell
In the mountains of Switzerland, a cruel governor orders everyone to bow to his hat on a pole. The hunter William Tell won't bow, and his punishment is to shoot an apple off his own son's head.
Words to preview
- governors (GUV-er-nerz)
- local rulers
- dungeon (DUN-jun)
- castle prison
- crossbow (KROS-boh)
- arrow shooter
- quiver (KWIV-er)
- arrow case
- rudder (RUD-er)
- steering board
- solemn (SOL-um)
- very serious
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 William Tell take to read aloud?
It has 14 pages and 1070 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 William Tell?
Level 10, Grade 5. The library numbers its levels from 0 to 18 and puts the level of a book on its cover; level 10 sits at grade 5. 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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