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“The Story of Little Tavwots”
How to Tell Stories to Children, and Some Stories to Tell
Mary Austin
| Abstract: This Indian legend explains the size of rabbits. A rabbit named Tavwots caught the sun in his snare and had to release him. However, he melted to a quarter of his size with the exception of his feet. | ||||
Source: Mary Austin, How to Tell Stories to Children, and Some Stories to Tell (New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1904) | ||||
Lexile Level: TBD | Origin: Indian | Genre: Fiction, Legend | ||
| Reading Level: 3.8 | Language: English | File Name: 0769 | ||
| 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: Nature | ||||
| Reading Strategy: Writing connections (Inform, persuade, describe, explain, entertain) | ||||
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| Mp3 Length: 0:03:02 | Word count: 473 | Use PDF for printing | ||
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