Once Upon a Time

Use fairy tales in the library and classroom to increase students'' proficiency in story structure reading comprehension writing and speaking skills and to foster collaboration with teachers. Teach core language arts skills using familiar fairy tales in AASL IRA/NCTE standards-based ready-to-use lessons. Use materials standard to every library to teach the curriculum inspire a love of fairy tales and include English Language Learners (ELL) in meaningful ways. Involve students in standards-based learning while they enjoy the charm and intrigue of their favorite fairy tales. Librarians and language arts teachers will find the information they need to increase vocabulary development reading comprehension and writing and speaking skills in their students by using the wide appeal of fairy tales. Reproducible templates worksheets and planning guides are included.