Tag Archives: stories
Fables
Fables are stories with a lesson. The author tries to show, not tell the lesson. Here are a couple of fables – can you work out what the lesson is?
Fractured Fairy Tales
A fractured fairy tale is one where something important has been changed which makes the whole story a little different. Here is a fractured fairy tale version of Little Red Riding Hood, called “Red’s Riding Hoods”. What changed in this story? How did it change your opinion of the characters, and what are your reasons for these opinions?
Jack and the Beanstalk
Is a beanstalk a living thing? Do you think we could grow one at school? If yes, what do you think it would be like? If no, why not?
Elmer
K-Swan have been learning about being special. We read the book Elmer about an elephant coloured like a patchwork quilt. Here’s a song about elephants that also helps us count.