Focus on Genre: Modern Fairy Tale
A fairy tale is a short, made-up story that has been told over the years. A modern fairy tale puts a new twist on an old story.
The plot, or events, of a fairy tale often tell about good and evil. The setting of most fairy tales is either a castle, the country, or a forest. The characters are usually simple and have one character trait, such as silly or mean.
Your Job as a Reader: Reading Strategy: Monitor Your Reading
As you read, stop at unfamiliar words. Then look for other words in the text that are clues to the meaning of the unknown word.
