Core: Introducing Traditional Stories from India

With TA/Tutor

These materials are for a TA or Tutor to use with a small group of children or one child.

They support the learning in class in this unit.

Notes are provided for teacher and TA/Tutor.

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Texts
The Tiger Child by Joanna Troughton
Seasons of Splendour by Madhur Jaffrey

Group Reader
The Old Man and the Magic Bowl retold by Ruth Merttens

The Old Man and the Magic Bowl 

This is a traditional tale from India. In this fascinating story, read how the goddess Parvati helps a poor family and punishes a wicked king. This text is suitable for more children who have begun to confidently read independently, or earlier readers with support.