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“The Cat and the Mouse”
The History of Tom Thumb

Joseph Jacobs

Abstract: A cat bites the tail off of the mouse. The mouse is led on a merry chase attempting to bring back cream for the cat who will then return the mouse’s tail.

Source: Henry Altemus, ed., The History of Tom Thumb (Henry Altemus Co., 1923)


Lexile Level: TBD
       
Origin: British
       
Genre: Fiction, Poetry, Fantasy
Reading Level: 2.3        Language: English        File Name: 0008
Sunshine State Standards:
LA.E.2.1.2: Recognizes rhymes, rhythm, and patterned structures in children’s texts.

LA.C.1.1.4: Retells specific details of information heard, including sequence of events.

LA.A.1.1.4: Increases comprehension by rereading, retelling, and discussion.


Theme: Animals, Repetition, Fairy Tales, Timeline, Chain Story
Reading Activity: Story Maps and Frames, Chronological Order
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