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"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Story Map
"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Story Map
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"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Story Map
Second Grade
Reading
Give your second graders some practice building their reading comprehension skills with the timeless story of The Boy Who Cried Wolf. Students will read this classic fable and then answer questions about setting, characters, genre, and cause and effect.
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"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Story Map
"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Story Map
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"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Story Map
Give your second graders some practice building their reading comprehension skills with the timeless story of The Boy Who Cried Wolf. Students will read this classic fable and then answer questions about setting, characters, genre, and cause and effect.
Second Grade
Reading
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The Fox and the Crow
The Fox and the Crow
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The Fox and the Crow
Second Grade
Reading
Stories are a fantastic way to teach kids important life lessons. This reading comprehension worksheet uses the classic Aesop’s fable—The Fox and the Crow—to get your students thinking about the central lesson of a story.
Interactive Worksheet
The Fox and the Crow
The Fox and the Crow
Interactive Worksheet
The Fox and the Crow
Stories are a fantastic way to teach kids important life lessons. This reading comprehension worksheet uses the classic Aesop’s fable—The Fox and the Crow—to get your students thinking about the central lesson of a story.
Second Grade
Reading
Interactive Worksheet
The Ants and the Grasshopper
The Ants and the Grasshopper
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The Ants and the Grasshopper
First Grade
Reading
Read Aesop's classic fable, then answer a few reading comprehension questions.
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The Ants and the Grasshopper
The Ants and the Grasshopper
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The Ants and the Grasshopper
Read Aesop's classic fable, then answer a few reading comprehension questions.
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Origin of the Chinese Zodiac Reading Comprehension
Origin of the Chinese Zodiac Reading Comprehension
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Origin of the Chinese Zodiac Reading Comprehension
Second Grade
Reading
Learn how the animals of the Chinese Zodiac came to be with this Chinese New Year folktale! 
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Origin of the Chinese Zodiac Reading Comprehension
Origin of the Chinese Zodiac Reading Comprehension
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Origin of the Chinese Zodiac Reading Comprehension
Learn how the animals of the Chinese Zodiac came to be with this Chinese New Year folktale! 
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The Boy Who Cried Wolf Prediction and Comprehension
The Boy Who Cried Wolf Prediction and Comprehension
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf Prediction and Comprehension
Second Grade
Reading
This worksheet helps your child focus on prediction and comprehension in "The Boy Who Cried Wolf." Kids will read the classic fable and answer written prompts.
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf Prediction and Comprehension
The Boy Who Cried Wolf Prediction and Comprehension
Worksheet
The Boy Who Cried Wolf Prediction and Comprehension
This worksheet helps your child focus on prediction and comprehension in "The Boy Who Cried Wolf." Kids will read the classic fable and answer written prompts.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: Arachne and the Weaving Contest
Reading Comprehension: Arachne and the Weaving Contest
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Reading Comprehension: Arachne and the Weaving Contest
Seventh Grade
Reading
Unravel a classic story from Greek mythology with this two-page reading comprehension worksheet for seventh and eighth-grade learners!
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Reading Comprehension: Arachne and the Weaving Contest
Reading Comprehension: Arachne and the Weaving Contest
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Reading Comprehension: Arachne and the Weaving Contest
Unravel a classic story from Greek mythology with this two-page reading comprehension worksheet for seventh and eighth-grade learners!
Seventh Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The Hare and the Tortoise
The Hare and the Tortoise
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The Hare and the Tortoise
Kindergarten
Reading
In Aesop's classic fable, a tortoise and a hare race — but the winner may surprise you!
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The Hare and the Tortoise
The Hare and the Tortoise
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The Hare and the Tortoise
In Aesop's classic fable, a tortoise and a hare race — but the winner may surprise you!
Kindergarten
Reading
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Folktales: The Princess Mouse
Folktales: The Princess Mouse
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Folktales: The Princess Mouse
Third Grade
Reading
Folktales are a great way to get your child into reading, and to help them consider moral values as well!
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Folktales: The Princess Mouse
Folktales: The Princess Mouse
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Folktales: The Princess Mouse
Folktales are a great way to get your child into reading, and to help them consider moral values as well!
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: “King Chameleon and the Animals” and “The Hare and the Tortoise”
Reading Comprehension: “King Chameleon and the Animals” and “The Hare and the Tortoise”
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Reading Comprehension: “King Chameleon and the Animals” and “The Hare and the Tortoise”
Eighth Grade
Reading
Students compare and contrast two fables in this eighth-grade reading comprehension worksheet!
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Reading Comprehension: “King Chameleon and the Animals” and “The Hare and the Tortoise”
Reading Comprehension: “King Chameleon and the Animals” and “The Hare and the Tortoise”
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Reading Comprehension: “King Chameleon and the Animals” and “The Hare and the Tortoise”
Students compare and contrast two fables in this eighth-grade reading comprehension worksheet!
Eighth Grade
Reading
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Character Traits: The Princess and the Pea
Character Traits: The Princess and the Pea
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Character Traits: The Princess and the Pea
Second Grade
Reading
Your students will use an abridged version of "The Princess and the Pea" to practice analyzing and expressing character traits with the help of a word bank.
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Character Traits: The Princess and the Pea
Character Traits: The Princess and the Pea
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Character Traits: The Princess and the Pea
Your students will use an abridged version of "The Princess and the Pea" to practice analyzing and expressing character traits with the help of a word bank.
Second Grade
Reading
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Extended Reading Comprehension: Excerpt Adapted From “Prince Hyacinth and the Dear Little Princess”
Extended Reading Comprehension: Excerpt Adapted From “Prince Hyacinth and the Dear Little Princess”
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Extended Reading Comprehension: Excerpt Adapted From “Prince Hyacinth and the Dear Little Princess”
Sixth Grade
Reading
Hone reading comprehension and analysis skills with this worksheet featuring a French fairy tale about a prince, a curse, and the importance of recognizing one's own flaws.
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Extended Reading Comprehension: Excerpt Adapted From “Prince Hyacinth and the Dear Little Princess”
Extended Reading Comprehension: Excerpt Adapted From “Prince Hyacinth and the Dear Little Princess”
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Extended Reading Comprehension: Excerpt Adapted From “Prince Hyacinth and the Dear Little Princess”
Hone reading comprehension and analysis skills with this worksheet featuring a French fairy tale about a prince, a curse, and the importance of recognizing one's own flaws.
Sixth Grade
Reading
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The Crow and the Jug
The Crow and the Jug
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The Crow and the Jug
Second Grade
Reading
Short stories, such as The Crow and the Jug, make great reading comprehension tools. Use this short Aesop’s fable to get your second graders thinking about central lessons and morals.
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The Crow and the Jug
The Crow and the Jug
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The Crow and the Jug
Short stories, such as The Crow and the Jug, make great reading comprehension tools. Use this short Aesop’s fable to get your second graders thinking about central lessons and morals.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Author’s Purpose: The Ant and the Grasshopper
Author’s Purpose: The Ant and the Grasshopper
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Author’s Purpose: The Ant and the Grasshopper
Second Grade
Reading
Your students will love reading this classic fable as they seek to determine the author’s purpose and differentiate fiction from nonfiction.
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Author’s Purpose: The Ant and the Grasshopper
Author’s Purpose: The Ant and the Grasshopper
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Author’s Purpose: The Ant and the Grasshopper
Your students will love reading this classic fable as they seek to determine the author’s purpose and differentiate fiction from nonfiction.
Second Grade
Reading
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Reading Comprehension: The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child
Reading Comprehension: The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child
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Reading Comprehension: The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child
Eighth Grade
Reading
Read a one-page adaptation of the Japanese myth, “The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child” and answer a variety of eighth-grade comprehension questions!
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Reading Comprehension: The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child
Reading Comprehension: The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child
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Reading Comprehension: The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child
Read a one-page adaptation of the Japanese myth, “The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child” and answer a variety of eighth-grade comprehension questions!
Eighth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Evaluating Character Traits: The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Evaluating Character Traits: The Boy Who Cried Wolf
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Evaluating Character Traits: The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Fourth Grade
Reading
Children read a classic fable with an eye toward character analysis in this reading comprehension worksheet.
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Evaluating Character Traits: The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Evaluating Character Traits: The Boy Who Cried Wolf
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Evaluating Character Traits: The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Children read a classic fable with an eye toward character analysis in this reading comprehension worksheet.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Extended Reading Comprehension: The Boatbuilders of Fiji
Extended Reading Comprehension: The Boatbuilders of Fiji
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Extended Reading Comprehension: The Boatbuilders of Fiji
Seventh Grade
Reading
Expand your reader’s knowledge of world folklore with this unique and engaging reading comprehension worksheet! 
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Extended Reading Comprehension: The Boatbuilders of Fiji
Extended Reading Comprehension: The Boatbuilders of Fiji
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Extended Reading Comprehension: The Boatbuilders of Fiji
Expand your reader’s knowledge of world folklore with this unique and engaging reading comprehension worksheet! 
Seventh Grade
Reading
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The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey
The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey
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The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey
Third Grade
Reading
Searching for a worksheet to help with your kid's reading skills? This printable uses a classic Aesop Fable.
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The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey
The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey
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The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey
Searching for a worksheet to help with your kid's reading skills? This printable uses a classic Aesop Fable.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
How the Camel Got His Hump
How the Camel Got His Hump
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How the Camel Got His Hump
Fourth Grade
Reading
Make reading practice fun with this reading comprehension packet, based on Rudyard Kipling's "How the Camel Got His Hump".
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How the Camel Got His Hump
How the Camel Got His Hump
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How the Camel Got His Hump
Make reading practice fun with this reading comprehension packet, based on Rudyard Kipling's "How the Camel Got His Hump".
Fourth Grade
Reading
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The Ant and the Grasshopper
The Ant and the Grasshopper
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The Ant and the Grasshopper
Second Grade
Reading
The Ant and the Grasshopper is a fable that teaches kids the value of hard work. Kids will focus on comprehension and predictions in this worksheet.
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The Ant and the Grasshopper
The Ant and the Grasshopper
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The Ant and the Grasshopper
The Ant and the Grasshopper is a fable that teaches kids the value of hard work. Kids will focus on comprehension and predictions in this worksheet.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Compare and Contrast Fictional Stories: Persephone
Compare and Contrast Fictional Stories: Persephone
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Compare and Contrast Fictional Stories: Persephone
Fifth Grade
Reading
This worksheet gives kids the opportunity to compare and contrast two different versions of the Greek myth of Persephone.
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Compare and Contrast Fictional Stories: Persephone
Compare and Contrast Fictional Stories: Persephone
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Compare and Contrast Fictional Stories: Persephone
This worksheet gives kids the opportunity to compare and contrast two different versions of the Greek myth of Persephone.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The Tortoise and the Hare Fable
The Tortoise and the Hare Fable
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The Tortoise and the Hare Fable
Second Grade
Reading
Help your early reader get to know a classic Aesop's fable, The Tortoise and the Hare. He'll make a prediction about what will happen, and identify the moral.
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The Tortoise and the Hare Fable
The Tortoise and the Hare Fable
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The Tortoise and the Hare Fable
Help your early reader get to know a classic Aesop's fable, The Tortoise and the Hare. He'll make a prediction about what will happen, and identify the moral.
Second Grade
Reading
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The Trojan Horse
The Trojan Horse
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The Trojan Horse
Fifth Grade
Reading
Engage in some sneaky warfare with the tale of the Trojan Horse, one of the most legendary Greek myths ever told.
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The Trojan Horse
The Trojan Horse
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The Trojan Horse
Engage in some sneaky warfare with the tale of the Trojan Horse, one of the most legendary Greek myths ever told.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Loki Myths: Loki and the Builder
Loki Myths: Loki and the Builder
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Loki Myths: Loki and the Builder
Second Grade
Reading
Here's a Loki myth to satisfy fans of this sneaky god: Loki and the Builder, where he tries to outwit an equally sneaky human.
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Loki Myths: Loki and the Builder
Loki Myths: Loki and the Builder
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Loki Myths: Loki and the Builder
Here's a Loki myth to satisfy fans of this sneaky god: Loki and the Builder, where he tries to outwit an equally sneaky human.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
"The Three Little Pigs" Character Study
"The Three Little Pigs" Character Study
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"The Three Little Pigs" Character Study
Second Grade
Reading
Give your young readers some practice building their reading comprehension skills with the beloved story of The Three Little Pigs! Students will consider protagonists, antagonists, and character dynamics with this version of the classic story.
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"The Three Little Pigs" Character Study
"The Three Little Pigs" Character Study
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"The Three Little Pigs" Character Study
Give your young readers some practice building their reading comprehension skills with the beloved story of The Three Little Pigs! Students will consider protagonists, antagonists, and character dynamics with this version of the classic story.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Odysseus and Cyclops
Odysseus and Cyclops
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Odysseus and Cyclops
Fifth Grade
Reading
Poor Odysseus was just trying to get home when he ran into the Cyclops monster. Find all about it in this epic Greek myth!
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Odysseus and Cyclops
Odysseus and Cyclops
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Odysseus and Cyclops
Poor Odysseus was just trying to get home when he ran into the Cyclops monster. Find all about it in this epic Greek myth!
Fifth Grade
Reading
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Cupid and Psyche
Cupid and Psyche
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Cupid and Psyche
Fifth Grade
Reading
Hang out with two seriously challenged love birds, the god Cupid and his human girlfriend Psyche.
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Cupid and Psyche
Cupid and Psyche
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Cupid and Psyche
Hang out with two seriously challenged love birds, the god Cupid and his human girlfriend Psyche.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Norse Myths: Sif's Golden Hair
Norse Myths: Sif's Golden Hair
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Norse Myths: Sif's Golden Hair
Fourth Grade
Reading
Read this famous Norse myth starring Sif and Loki and find out how mythology shapes our understanding of the world around us.
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Norse Myths: Sif's Golden Hair
Norse Myths: Sif's Golden Hair
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Norse Myths: Sif's Golden Hair
Read this famous Norse myth starring Sif and Loki and find out how mythology shapes our understanding of the world around us.
Fourth Grade
Reading
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The Story of Orion
The Story of Orion
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The Story of Orion
Fourth Grade
Reading
Here's a snapshot of the story of Orion. His tale makes for light reading and simple practice with story structure for kids.
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The Story of Orion
The Story of Orion
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The Story of Orion
Here's a snapshot of the story of Orion. His tale makes for light reading and simple practice with story structure for kids.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
John Henry Tall Tale
John Henry Tall Tale
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John Henry Tall Tale
Second Grade
Reading
Meet the legendary John Henry, a famous character from a classic tall tale! Learn the difference between fact and fiction with this fun reading sheet.
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John Henry Tall Tale
John Henry Tall Tale
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John Henry Tall Tale
Meet the legendary John Henry, a famous character from a classic tall tale! Learn the difference between fact and fiction with this fun reading sheet.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Rabbit Moon
Rabbit Moon
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Rabbit Moon
Fourth Grade
Reading
There are lots of stories around the world for the rabbit moon: a rabbit image seen in the shadows on the moon's face. Here's one for young moon-gazers!
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Rabbit Moon
Rabbit Moon
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Rabbit Moon
There are lots of stories around the world for the rabbit moon: a rabbit image seen in the shadows on the moon's face. Here's one for young moon-gazers!
Fourth Grade
Reading
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About Myths, Fables, And Folktales Worksheets

On Education.com, myths, fables, and folktales worksheets introduce children to traditional stories that have been passed down through generations. These printable activities help students understand story elements, moral lessons, and cultural significance of classic tales. Educators and parents can use these worksheets to enhance reading comprehension, storytelling skills, and critical thinking in young learners.

Browse a variety of Myths, Fables, and Folktales Worksheets that include story analysis, writing exercises, vocabulary practice, and comprehension questions. These resources provide structured, engaging activities for different grade levels, making learning about timeless tales accessible and enjoyable. Each worksheet supports educators and parents in bringing literary stories to life within the classroom or at home.

Discover educational resources on Education.com that help students explore timeless stories through fun, interactive, and instructional materials. These worksheets enhance literacy while fostering appreciation for cultural traditions and storytelling. Perfect for classroom learning or at-home practice.