Kindergarden - Nursery Rhymes and Fables

190 Nursery Rhymes and Fables: Supplemental Guide 11 | The Hare and the Tortoise

 Learn the meaning of common sayings, such as “Slow and steady

wins the race” (L.K.6)

 Explain that fables are make-believe stories

Core Vocabulary

boasting, v. Telling about something in a proud way; bragging

Example: The swimmer was boasting about winning the race.

Variation(s): boast, boasts, boasted

darted, v. Moved suddenly and rapidly

Example: The dog darted across the street.

Variation(s): dart, darts, darting

steadily, adv. Continuously, at the same speed

Example: She walked steadily as she carried the cake to the table.

Variation(s): none

Vocabulary Chart for The Hare and the Tortoise

Core Vocabulary words are in bold.

Multiple Meaning Word Activity word is underlined.

Vocabulary Instructional Activity words have an asterisk (*).

Suggested words to pre-teach are in italics.

Type of Words Tier 3

Domain-Specific Words

Tier 2

General Academic Words

Tier 1

Everyday-Speech Words

Understanding

hare

tortoise

arrived

boasting*

creep

darted

pretended

steadily

fast/slow

tired

won

Multiple Meaning finishrace* break behind

Phrases

finish line

nodded off

Ready, set, go!

just in time

too late

Cognates tortuga pretendido