Jolly Postman
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This document discusses analyzing fairy tales by reading between the lines of letters exchanged between characters. It prompts the reader to complete quizzes about the hidden meanings in letters from characters like Goldilocks, The Witches, Jack, Cinderella, and the Wolf to practice interpreting what is implied but not directly stated. It then asks how many fairy tales were referenced and directs the reader to a game.
Jolly Postman
- 1. let’s investigate texts! reading between the lines in fairytales
- 2. People always write for a reason. we will be using this book to find out how and why
- 3. The most interesting part of English is not doing comprehension or composition. It is whether you can guess what the other person is trying to say through their writing. Life goes the same way. You have to read between the lines.
- 4. Do you know your fairytales? We will be looking at some letters the Postman send from one fairytale character to another. CHALLENGE ! Can you guess what are they saying between the lines? Take the quizzes after each letter to find out! Marks are recorded in CA and SA
- 8. At this point, complete the quiz entitled “ Goldilocks and the 3 Bears ”
- 12. At this point, complete the quiz entitled “ The Witches Letter ”
- 16. At this point, complete the quiz entitled “ A Postcard from Jack ”
- 20. At this point, complete the quiz entitled “ Cinderella’s Offer ”
- 24. At this point, complete the quiz entitled “ Suing the Wolf ”
- 28. At this point, complete the quiz entitled “ Replying Goldilocks ”
- 32. but wait a minute …
- 33. How many fairy tales were in this story? Check out the Game “ Fairy Tale Land”
- 34. acknowledgements Ahlberg, J. & Ahlberg, A. (1986). The jolly postman or other people's letters. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.