Raggedy Ann Stories

Description

Office of English Language Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, United States Department of State, 2011. Raggedy Ann Stories is a classic American children’s book; this version has been abridged and revised for English language learners. Written in 1918, Raggedy Ann Stories provides a snapshot of what life was like during that time period and contains ideas and details that may not reflect lifestyles and beliefs that are common in the United States today. However, this title reflects some American values that have lasted over time, such as self-discipline, adventure, friendship, forgiveness, and caring for others. To this day, the Raggedy Ann doll has remained popular in American culture. This book uses vocabulary at the first 1,000-word level. Words above this level are in bold type and are explained in the Glossary at the back of the book. The Glossary lists words in the order in which they appear in the stories. Some words are illustrated by pictures. Each story is accompanied by pre-reading and post-reading questions. The pre-reading questions are designed to stimulate and prepare the readers for each story. The post-reading questions check comprehension of the main ideas and specific details as well as relate each story to the readers’ experiences and beliefs. The audio book is here.