How to write a fairy story

Part ofLanguage and LiteracyWritingYear 3Year 4

Watch: What are fairy stories?

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Fairy stories often start with the words 'Once upon a time'.

Many include a battle between good and evil and usually end with the characters living 'happily ever after'.

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