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“The Emperor’s New Clothes”
Andersen’s Fairy Tales
Hans Christian Andersen
| Abstract: The very vain Emperor in this fairy tale is tricked by a pair of thieves. The thieves pretend to be weavers of a cloth which can only be seen by the very wise and those who are fit for their jobs. All who are shown this wonderful cloth are afraid to admit that they cannot see it. Only a child is willing to admit that he cannot see the Emperor’s new suit. | ||||
Source: Hans Christian Andersen, Fairy Tales, Told For Children (1837) | ||||
Lexile Level: TBD | Origin: Danish | Genre: Fiction, Fable | ||
| Reading Level: 5 | Language: English | File Name: 0023 | ||
| Sunshine State Standards: LA.A.2.2.1: Reads text and determines the main idea or essential message, identifies relevant supporting details and facts, and arranges events in chronological order. LA.A.2.2.2: Identifies the author’s purpose in a simple text. LA.A.2.2.5: Reads and organizes information for a variety of purposes, including making a report, conducting interviews, taking a test, and performing an authentic task. | ||||
Theme: King, Emperor | ||||
| Reading Activity: Concept Mapping, Cause & Effect | ||||
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| Mp3 Length: 0:11:09 | Word count: 1229 | Use PDF for printing | ||
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