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Lit2Go
The Horse, Hunter, and Stag
A resource on plot structure and summarizing begins with an audio retelling of "The Horse, Hunter, and Stag." After listening to the fable, pupils break down the plot chronologically before writing a short summary.
Storynory
The Crab That Played with the Sea
Crabs are simultaneously well protected and exceedingly vulnerable. But how did they get that way? Listen to Rudyard Kipling's "The Crab That Played with the Sea" to find out more about Pau Amma, Pusat Tasek, and the story of crabs'...
Storynory
How the Camel Got His Hump
What happens when an animal doesn't have enough to do? Don't ask the camel! An audio retelling of Rudyard Kipling's "How the Camel Got His Hump" takes learners though the classic tale of how a grumpy camel earned his hump.
British Council
British Council: Learn English Kids: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Listen to this traditional children's song and follow along with the lyrics. You can also print off the words to the song. Good for early intermediate English language learners or any beginning reader.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: A Video Interview With Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor was born in 1933 in Anderson, Indiana, growing up during the Great Depression. Her parents shared theatrical read alouds with Naylor and her siblings every evening, well until her teen years. These shared stories,...