Are you searching for folktales from diverse cultures that your students can read? If so, these stories are the perfect solution! This resource features four engaging, decodable tales from four different countries, specially designed to boost fluency and comprehension.
Each folktale includes comprehension questions, word lists tailored for reading practice, and real-life photographs of the animals and objects mentioned in the stories. Perfect for independent reading, small groups, or homework, these passages make literacy learning both fun and effective!
Which folktales are included in this product?
⭐️ The Rabbit and the Moon Man (Canada)
⭐️ Why Spiders Are Always Found in the Corners of Ceilings (Ghana)
⭐️ Urashima the Fisherman (Japan)
⭐️ The Three Little Pigs (England)
Pair each folktale up with a trade book or video and you’re ready to cover CCSS.ELA – Literacy.RL.2.9 Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures.
Bring timeless stories into your classroom while helping your students strengthen their reading skills. Grab your copy of Super Advanced Phonics Folktales Set 1 today and watch your students grow in both fluency and comprehension.
To see if these folktales will be a good fit for your students, check out the prerequisite skills in the free Foundational Phonics Scope and Sequence.
Folktales Decodable Passages with Comprehension Questions | 2nd Grade
pdf – 25 pages