Ali Baba
Ali Baba
Ali Baba
Ali Baba
Ali Baba
Ali Baba
Ali Baba
Folktale (fiction), 2,684 words, Level Z1 (Grade 5+), Lexile 990L
Multilevel Book also available in levels Y and Z2
Ali Baba's quaint life as a woodcutter will never be the same after he discovers a secret stash of treasure hidden away by a band of robbers. Although he and his wife attempt to keep the treasure a secret, Ali's brother learns of the riches, and soon great troubles unfold. Ali Baba is an Arabian folktale that provides students with opportunities to analyze characters' choices and actions and their inevitable consequences. The book can also be used to teach students how to summarize and use adverbs. The book and lesson are also available for levels Y and Z2.
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Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Summarize to understand text
Comprehension
Analyze Character : Analyze characters
Grammar and Mechanics
Adverbs : Recognize and use adverbs
Word Work
Content Vocabulary : Identify and use content vocabulary
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
