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THE PEASANT AND THE PEA Ashlyn Taylor EDUC 355 Fractured Fairy Tale

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= Standards: 4th Grade Writing = = Writing =

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Writing Prompt:

Once upon a time there was a fairy tale known as “The Princess and the Pea.” You must put yourself into that magical place and decide what really happened. The ending must stay the same as the original fairy tale. However, recount the events that occurred throughout the story, you may change the character's, the point of view, and the setting. Now take your readers on an extraordinary experience known as the fractured fairy tale. Have fun and let your creativity flow!



In your story, be sure to:
 * Make sure the event sequence unfolds naturally
 * Use dialogue
 * Include transitional words
 * Provide a conclusion

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