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Hansel and Gretel

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Take a listen to a 21-minute audiobook featuring the classic fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel" by the Brothers Grimm. Discover how a brother and sister duo escape the evil plans of their stepmother, only to find themselves in a sticky situation with a wicked witch.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
grimm's fairy tales, the brothers grimm, fairy tales, hansel and gretel, audio recording, active listening, listening, listening comprehension, active reading, guided reading, independent reading, reading, fiction
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Additional Tags
english language arts
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Instructional Ideas
  • Listen to the story as a class or independently, then follow-up with a comprehension activity 
  • Print the transcript for pupils to follow along, highlight specific information, and take notes in the margin 
  • Compare and contrast additional versions of the story using a Venn diagram or other graphic organizer 
Classroom Considerations
  • The version read might scare younger or more sensitive audiences 
Pros
  • The narrator has an inviting voice and speaks at a steady rate
  • Comes with a written transcript 
  • Starts with a brief background of the story 
Cons
  • Ads and user comments are visible