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“The Purple Jar”
Early Lessons
Maria Edgeworth
Abstract: Rosamond needed new shoes, but as she window-shopped she found she desired less prudent things. She was unwise in her decisions and paid the price for it when she was unable to participate in much because she did not have the proper shoes. Source: Maria Edgeworth, Early Lessons (London: Pickering & Chatto, 1801)
Lexile Level: TBD
Origin: Irish
Genre: Fiction, Folk TaleReading Level: 3.9 Language: English File Name: 0765 Sunshine State Standards:
LA.D.2.2.1-5: The student understands the power of language.LA.E.1.2.1-5: The student understands the common features of a variety of literary forms.
LA.E.2.2.1-5: The student responds critically to fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama.
Theme: The Importance of prudencyReading Strategy: Concept Mapping, Cause & Effect Download Support Material Download MP3 View text as webpage Download PDF Mp3 Length: 0:11:55 Word count: 1975 Use PDF for printing
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