By Washington IrvingRetold at ReadOasis Step 2
Once upon a time, there lived a man named Rip Van Winkle. He came from a small village at the foot of some rocky mountains. Rip was a good-natured, kind-hearted man. But he was not the most responsible. He liked dreaming. And his wife often complained, saying "You never take care of your responsibilities." 

One day, Rip decided to take a break from his wife's complaining. He went for a long walk in the woods. As he was walking, he heard a st...