What Makes a Fairy Tale?
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Objective
I can identify common elements of fairy tales.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Fairy tales often start with 'Once upon a time' and usually end with 'happily ever after.'
- 2
Many fairy tales have magic, like a fairy godmother or a witch, and often include kings, queens, princes, and princesses.
- 3
In a fairy tale, a hero tries to solve a problem, and the story often teaches us that good can win.
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Practice
3 questions
What is a common phrase that many fairy tales use to begin their stories?
Which of these would you most likely find in a fairy tale?
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Exit ticket
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“Based on the reading passage, list three common elements you might find in a fairy tale.”
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