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Sorcery School Homework

Read the following assignment. Find and mark the 12 errors (spelling, punctuation,
capitalization, or grammar).

To: Second- and third-grade sorcerers
From: Mrs. Raspidoodle

You’re assignment this week is to travel backward in time. Go back as
far in history as you will like. You can visit America in 1776, or the Middle
Ages, or ancient greece, or even go back, to cave-dwelling times.

While you are on your trip, take careful Notes. Write down everything
you see, and describe the people you meets. You will be expected to write
an essays about your adventure.

I need everyone to return to
the pressent time by this Friday.
Please dont be tardy. Also, I will
ask that you do not attempt’s
to travel into the future. You aren’t
experienced enough yet to go
forward in time? That’s something
you will learned when you are
fourth-grade sorcerers.

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Fairy Tale Olympics

Read this newspaper article covering the Fairy Tale Olympics. Find and mark the 12 errors
(spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or grammar).

This year was the greater
Fairy Tale Olympics ever. The
Gingerbread Man set a new
records for the 100-meter dash.
The Big Bad Wolf blue down
seven houses in one minute,
also setting a new record.
Perhaps the most exciting event
was pole vaulting. Pinocchio
amazed the crowd by using his
nose to jump over the bar?

As always, there was some controversies. King midas received a bronze
medal in the troll toss and a silver medal in beanstalk climbing. Him was
later spotted with two gold medals around his neck. “I didnt cheat. When
I touched my medals, they turned to gold” King Midas insisted.

There was one new event that was not an success. Figure skating for
mermaids is prbably not a good idea. The mermaids mostly flopped around
on the ice. For the next Fairy Tale Olympics, it might be Exciting to introduce
moat diving as a new event.

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Favorite Storyland Bands

Check out these new bands in Storyland. Find and mark the 12 errors (spelling, punctuation,
capitalization, or grammar).

Gretel The little girl who getted lost in the woods is now a teenage singing
sensation. Everyone knows her biggest hit song, “I’ll Leave You a Trail of
Bread Crumbs, Baby”.

The Backwoods Elves This is a very talented boy band. They can sing
dance, and play instruments. They even makes their own shoes.

Rumpelstiltsdawg He raps about real life in Storyland. His rhymes are
lightning fast and him tells great stories. His duet with Little Red riding Hood
was a hug hit.

Country Mouse He wears
an little cowboy hat. He plays
a tiny guitar. But who isnt
moved by his big voice filled
with loneliness and heartbreak.
When he sings, even cats
start crying.

The Sword and the Stone You can call they heavy metal. You can call them
hard rock. They are simply loud. Lead singer Arthur King is backed up by
a 1,000-piece band that includes knights, dragons, princesses, and sorcerers,

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AnsweFraiKryeyTalSepFeollrintgune Cookies The Poem of the Pea

Here are 10 fortunes for fairy tale characters. Can you guess which character should get R1e0asdpethlliisngpoeermrorasb. outTahfaemoPusoperimnceossfwhtohceouPldne’tafa, llpaaslgeeep.1F1ind and mark the

Fairy Tale Fortune Cookies,each one? Find and mark the 10 spelling errors. Then write the forptuange enum1b0er beside the

appropriate character.

1. You will chop down a tall beanstallk. The princess lett out a sad, sad sigh.

2. Bridges are bad luck four you. Avoid crossing them. high

trouble For though her bed was stacked 19 mattresses hi,

3. If you have trubble sleeping, check under your mattress. She found she couldn’t sleep.
4. You will have no trouble sleeping.
u
e
Even if she cownted sheep,
5. Be carful! Don’t sneak into strange houses and eat porridge.
so
though
Her bed just felt sew lumpy.
6. Even tho you move slowly, you will win a race.
7. Don’t be late! Go straight to Grandma’s! t
8. If you attend a ball, make sure to be home by midnight.
9. If you tell a lie, your nose will grow. She was geting very grumpy!
10. Next time, build your house with bricks instead of straw.
w

So she jumped doun from her mattress stack,

e

And she looked for whatevr was hurting her back.

She exspected to find her long lost doll.

c

If she found a whole dollhouse, it wouldn’t shok her at all.

But what did the princess’s weary eyes see?

She was being keept awake by just one tiny pea!

__1_ Jack _3__ The Princess and the Pea
__6_ Tortoise _7__ Little Red Riding Hood
__5_ Goldilocks _8__ Cinderella
__2_ Three Billy Goats Gruff _4__ Sleeping Beauty
_1_0_ Little Pig _9__ Pinocchio

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Name ________________________________________ Date _______________________ Bumper Stickers

Storyland Mall Here are some bumper sticBkeursmyopu emrighSt steeicinkSetorrysla, npd.aFgined a1n3d mark the

Storyland Mall, page 12 10 spelling errors.

Here’s a list of stores at the Storyland Mall. Find and mark the 10 spelling errors.

Sleeping Beauty’s Bed-O-Rama e
This store features the very finest in
beds, qiults, pillows, and comforters. 1. Honk if you lov porridge!

Team Tortoise e
Team Tortoise has all the latest shoes, sweatshirts, and other
2. Elect King Midas! Vote this Tusday.
e
3. World’s besst fairy godmother
clothes that have ben custom-made for tortoises on the moove.
4. World’s beast gremlin grandpa
Golden Opportunities
King Midas is the owner of this unusual store. Want to turn e
your TV into gold? Would you like golden shoelaces?
5. Proud membur of the International Sorcerer’s Society
oe
p
King Midas lends his personal tuch and will turn absolutly
anything into gold. 6. At midnight, this carriage turns into a pumkin.

Pig Depot y

whether 7. Babie giant on board

This store meets all your housing needs, weather p
your home is made out of straw, sticks, or brick.
Auntie Ant’s 8. Loves to dance in glass slipers

e w

This restaurant offers a complet menu of insect favorites. 9. Follo me. I’m the Pied Piper.

a 10. I brake four beanstalks.

You can order potato chip crumbs, spilled soda, or an old peenut.
Make sure to try an Auntie Ant favorite: pre-chewed chewing gum!

The Emperor’s New Fashion Emporium

e

This story is going out of business. Designer label clothing

is now available at low, low prices. Suits, ties, shirts, pants,

e

crowns, scepters, and robes—evrything must go!

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New Year’s Resolutions Failed Tales

These fairy tale chaNracetewrs hYaeveawrr’isttenRtehesiroNleuwtiYoeanrs’s ,repsoalugtieon1s. 4Find and mark the Here’s a list of fairy tales that dFidani’lteedxacTtlyacleatcsh, opna. Fgined 1an5d mark the 10 spelling errors.

10 spelling errors.

Chicken Little 1. Sleepwalking Beuaty

I will try to be more mellow. Unless I am absolutely shure i

a 2. The Goose That Laid the Invisable Eggs

the sky is falling, I will not start screeming and yelling. g

Grasshopper 3. The Majic Kazoo

I won’t be so lazy this summer. Maybe I’ll open p

ow 4. Zach and the Slipery Celery Stalk

a leminade stand, or perhaps I’ll moe lawns c

for extra money. 5. Speedy the Snail Wins His Big Rase

Goldilocks 6. The Old Woman Who Lived in the Bottel of Glue

uc u

I will not sneak into the howses of bears. I sertainly 7. The Rapper Mouse and the Rocker Mose

won’t ever again eat anyone’s porridge without asking. 8. Giganetic Polka-Dotted Skipping Hood

i

9. Rusty, the Tin Solder

Rumpelstiltskin 10. The Emperor’s Knew Clothespin cap

a

I want to make some new freinds. I will lern some

jokes so that I can be the life of the party.

The Bremen Town Musicians

We have to make some cooler music.

This year we’ll reecord a rock album with

u

thundering drums and lowd electric guitar.

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Pumpkin Carriage Safety You might see these signs in Storyland. Find and mark the 10 spelling errors.

Read the safety instrPucutiomnspfokr iynouCr naewrrpuimapgkein cSararifaeget.yF,inpd angdem1ar6k the

10 spelling errors.

r Beware

Congatulations! You are the owner of a brand-new pumpkin 1. Bewear of dragon

e 2. You must be at least 12 feet tall to rideon this giant roller coaster.

carriage! But to truly enjoy this special vehicle, you must follow safty o

precautions. Remember, a pumpkin carriage is not a toy. 3. Free bromstick parking
Only climbinto the carriage using the special silk ladder. Make
4. No howling during the moovie
sure to buckel your seat belt and adjust the magic talking rearview
e
os
5. Used magic wands for sal
mirror. Don’t forget to lock yur doors. This can be done by presing
i
the little mushroom knobs into the down position.
6. Elves workng
wear
l
Always ware a helmet made out of a walnut shell or other hard
7. Faling sky zone: Proceed with caution
material. Drive at a safe speed, no faster than a babbbling brook.
h
h
8. Speed limit: 350,000 miles per our
Use the official Storyland hand signals wen making turns. Most
important, do not drivea pumpkin 9. Now entering the Enchanted Forrest

carriage after midnight. here

10. Magic beans sold hear

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Answer Key Punctuation and CapitalizationCapitalization Name ________________________________________
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Royal Invitation World Wide Web

Royal Invitation,Read the following invitation. Find and mark the 10 punctpuaatigone a1nd8capitalization errors. World Wide Web, page 19

Read these website descriptions. Find and mark the 10 punctuation and capitalization errors.

You are cordially invited to the Planning to Travel?
Royal Gala Ball. It begins at 8 P.m. on cap lc This website contains Helpful information for country mice that are planning
cap Saturday, october 19. Please arrive promptly .
Carriage parking is available. to visit the city. It includes tips for finding favorite foods, such as sunflower
seeds, lima beans raisins, and cheese. There’s also a lot of helpful advice on
Dress is extremely, formal. Ladies
’
.
how to sneak past city cats. Remember, they can be tricky and quick .
should wear gowns? Glass slippers are
optional. Gentlemen are asked to attend Need to Shop?
the ball in knightwear, which consists of Do you need a new magic wand? Is your crystal ball getting cloudy.?This is
a suit of armor with a tie . the website for you. It has a complete selection of top-quality magic goods
for sale. This month only, wizard Robes are half price. Type in your personal lc
A 14-course dinner will be served, including password and don’t forget the magic word, abracadabra.
soup, salad, appetizer, main course, patty cakes,
lc and blackbird pie for Dessert. Don’t forget to Want the News?
bring a very expensive gift. The prince needs a This is one of the best gossip sites? .
new set of golf clubs’ (hint, hint). There will be It was the very first site to report that
music and dancing to the sounds of Chester Beauty and the Beast’ planned to get
cap jester and the Throne Tones. married. What a scoop! When Sleeping
cap beauty woke up, this site was the first
to post an exclusive interview.

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Elect an Insect DeDaer aCrrabCbry,apbabgey21

Elect an Insect,The insects are electing a president. Read the candidateps’aspgeeech2e0s. Find and mark the Read the following advice column. Find and mark the 10 punctuation and capitalization errors.

10 punctuation and capitalization errors.

Ant for President Dear Crabby,

I am, running for president of Fableland. The various insects that live here ’

’ I have a serious problem. I cant stop lying. I tell small lies, big lies,
cap and outright whoppers. This makes gepetto very angry. He’s my father, .
need a responsible leader. Ive shown myself to be extremely responsible.
This lying gets me into all kinds of trouble.
All summer, I work hard gathering seeds for the long winter. If you vote Worst of all, every time I tell a lie my wooden nose grows. I should

for me, I will pass a law requiring all bugs to work very hard . I will get rid of also tell you that I am a distant cousin of king Tut and I often visit him in cap
my time machine. There, I did it again! I cannot stop lying, even in this
toys televisions, and other silly distractions. Remember my slogan: “All work letter to you. Because I can’t stop lying, my nose won’t stop growing.
“Please help me.
’
Sincerely,
and no play makes for a great day.” Famous Wooden Puppet

Grasshopper for President Dear Famous Wooden Puppet,
Here’s my advice to you. Take up knitting . This may sound strange,
Friends and fellow insects, let’s have
some fun? !My opponent, al Ant, cap but it is good advice. It has worked for people with a variety of problems.
Every time you have the urge to tell a fib, stop yourself and do a little
has made a number of very Boring lc knitting instead. Soon you will have a smaller Nose and some very lc
nice sweaters .
campaign promises. If I am elected,
Sincerely
I will do exactly the opposite.” I will pass
’
a law that makes the weekend five days
Crabby
’

long. Ill put big puddles of sticky fruit

juice at every corner of every street.

Now I’d like to introduce my running

mate, Dewey Doodlebug.

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The Little Red Hen and the Banana Split Reverse Curse

Read thTe fholelowLinigtttallee. FRindedandHmeanrk tahend10 tphunectuBataionn aanndacaSpiptalliizta,tiopnaegrreors2. 2 Reverse Curse,Read the following tale. Find and mark the 10 punctuatiponaganed 2ca3pitalization errors.

The Little Red Hen decided to make a delicious banana split. The Wacky Wizard of the West has cast a reverse curse. Now
everyone is completely the opposite.. Tom thumb is suddenly huge. cap
She asked, “Who will go with me to the store to buy ice cream? ” The giant at the top of the beanstalk is as small, as a flea. There’s a troll
walking over a bridge with three billy goats underneath. There is a wolf
The dog said, “I’m Busy.” lc crying, “Boy! ”
cap Now rapunzel lives at the
The hen asked “Who will go with me to buy whipped cream?” bottom of a pit. She actually has
to toss her hair up and the prince
’ has to climb down to visit her? .
’ cap When pinocchio tells a fib, his
nose gets smaller and smaller.
The cat yawned and said, “Im not going.” It’s about to disappear! If King

The hen asked, “Who will go with me to buy bananas and cherries?”

The mule said “Count me out.”

’

So the Little Red Hen went to the store all by herself. She bought

everything necessary for a banana split: Ice cream whipped cream, bananas, lc

’

cap and cherries. then she went home and fixed a delicious banana split.
The hen asked, “Who wants a taste? ”

“I do, I do,” said the cat, the dog, and the mule .

“Well, grab a spoon,” said the Little Red Hen. “But next time, how

about lending a paw or hoof to help?”

Midas touches anything made

lc of Gold, it goes back to being

whatever it was before.

There’s only one way to reverse the curse. You have to say:

lc “Sesame open! Make Backward be forward and undones be done.”

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Mack the Messy Magician Princess Team

Read the following Mtalea. cFiknd tahndemMarkethses1y0 pMunactugaitcioniaannd, cpaapgitaeliz2at4ion errors. Princess Team, page 25

Read the following advertisement. Find and mark the 10 punctuation and capitalization errors.

Mack was the son of the famous sorcerer merlin. When Mack was a cap

boy, he sneaked into his dad’s room in the middle of the night and found his

lc magic Wand.

Mack pointed the wand at the carpet and said, “Abrakazoom, Abrakazi,
now is the time for the carpet to fly!”

Mack did not know the exact

words of the spell. The carpet turned

into a huge housefly that began to

buzz around. Mack swung the wand Would you like to be a member of the Storyland Princess Team.? We

at the fly and said, “Shoo”! He missed are holding tryouts in the gym on Friday, february 28. cap

and tapped the couch with the wand. ’

The couch turned into a giant shoe. Youll be expected to have a routine prepared. Every routine must
include a section in which you try on diamonds and other jewelry . Every
lc The Shoe began to stomp loudly.
Mack didn’t know what to do. He mumbled some magic words he routine must also include some Horseback riding and archery. Remember, lc

thought he remembered his dad saying. He waved his wand . Spaghetti throughout your’ tryout you must speak like a princess. Please use phrases
such as “How very delightful!”
noodles began sliding out of the walls. Mack waved the wand again.
But this only caused a dancing purple goat to appear. What a mess? ! We are hoping that this year’s Princess Team will be the, best ever.

Luckily, Merlin woke up. He took the wand from Mack and muttered There is room for ten girls?. Please show up promptly for tryouts. Make

some real magic words. Presto! everything in the castle returned to normal. cap sure to wear the proper royal outfit, including a crown cape, and very

Mack was grounded for 500 Years. lc ’

uncomfortable shoes.

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Name ________________________________________ Date _______________________

OOgrgerfoer fHoirre, Hpaigree26 Veggie Mobiles

Read the following job application. Find and mark the 10 grammatical errors. Veg gie Mobiles,Cinderella traveled by pumpkin carriage to the royal ballp. Haegreea2re7descriptions of three

other veggie mobiles. Find and mark the 10 grammatical errors.

Your name: Otis the Ogre Tomato Train

I s

Job you are applying for: Me would like to be an flight attendant on Trans For traveling long distances, nothing beat a tomato train. The train tracks are

Kingdom Airlines. d out of thin noodles. When you arrive at your destination, simply throw

Why you want this job: This job would give me a chance to visit new make

ies the train and tracks into a large pot. Cook for half an hour. Voilà, you have

places and eat peanuts, two of my favorite activity. spaghetti and red sauce!

Your qualifications: I make friendsvery easily. I takes a bath once a year so I Aquatic Rescue Cabbage

am best

is very fresh smelling. This is the goodest vegetable for underwater rescue missions. Imagine that

d some ants wwearse traveling in a tiny submarine that sprang a leak. You could

Other jobs that you have held: I use to babysit for some gnomes who lives find n

in my neighborhood. Once I worked as a pizza delivery ogre, but that was found them quickly and save them with a aquatic rescue cabbage.

only for one days. High-Speed Broccoli

am is

Educational background: I is a graduate with honors from Ogre University. Broccoli are a very boring

vegetable. It usually just sits

on your plate. Thanks to a spell

casted by a fairy godmother,

there is now a new kind of

is

high-speed broccoli. It are

perfect for space travel!

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26 No Boring Practice, Please! Funny Fairy Tale Proofreading Scholastic Teaching Resources The Queen’s County Fair

Witch’s Spellbook Welcome to the fair!TRehaed tQhe udeesecrinp’tsionCs oof tuhentgyamFesabierlo, wp. aFigndea2nd9mark the

Read these instructions for tWurniintgcsho’mseoSnepientollba tooaodk. F,inpd aangdem2ar8k the 10 grammatical errors.

10 grammatical errors.

First, you will needs a large metal cauldron. You’ll also need a long Unicorn Ringtoss
stick for stirring. Fill the cauldron with filthy water, preferably from a bog. The goal of this game

s is

Then add the following ingredient. was to make a ring
Toss in an raven’s tail feather. land on the unicorn’s
horn. Please do not
Then add the eye of a newt, which never feed peanuts
to the unicorn.
is
Magic Bean Count
are a very rare ingredient. If you
many st
have How much magic beans are in the jar? The close guess wins a gigantic

don’t has a potion shop in your stuffed goblin.
neighborhood, simply order it
online. You should also added Dunk the Mermaid
a spider’s web. If you can’t
find one, some carpet fuzz will s
works just as well. As a final touch,
sprinkle. in a few strands of Hit the target with a softball and the mermaid get plopped into the water
warthog hair. Stir the mixtures
with your stick. with an big splash.

For best results, serve the potion cold. Presto! Whoever drinks the Magic Carpet Rodeo
potion will turning into a toad. To reverse the spell, the toad must be invited
to star in an action movie. Good luck. a

Climb aboard the bucking magic carpet. Hung on for as long as you

s

possibly can. The world record is just 11 second.

Greased Goblin Chase

are y

Goblins is hard to catch, especially if them are covered in slippery oil.

Good luck!

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Name ________________________________________ Date _______________________

Knightly News Mirror, Mirror

Read the news report below. FKindnaigndhmtlayrk Nthee1w0 sgr,ampmaagtieca3l e0rrors. Mirror, Mirror,Read the following interview with the magic mirror on thpe awgalel. F3in1d and mark

were the 10 grammatical errors.

Our top story: Beauty and the Beast was married today in a lovely is
ceremony. Beauty wore a flowing white dress with an veil. Beast was dressed
Interviewer: Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, what are the capital of Kansas?
in badly ripped trousers and a jacket that was much too small. The happy
Mirror: Topeka.
couple plans to honeymoons in Hawaii.
Interviewer: Okay, we’re just getting warmed up. Now I have a question
This just in: Sneezy, one of Snow White’s famous friends, has decided
r
ing
that’s a little toughest. Which is heavier, a pound of feathers
to retired. He is looking forward to have more time to shop for tissues.
or a pound of golds?
d
Mirror: y
He will be replaced by a new worker name Twitchy.
Ooh, tricky. Their both weigh the same amount. A pound of
Also in the news: A cows jumped over the moon. A dish ran away
feathers and a pound of gold both weighing one pound.
with a spoon. Their destination is unknown. Jack and Jill felled down a hill.
me
y
Interviewer: Well done, Mirror. Now, I’m not going to ask you to tell I who’s
Them were treated for minor scrapes and are reported to be doing just fine
that
at this hour.
the fairest of them all. You must get those question all the time.

Mirror: I do. Frankly, I’m quite bored of it.

Interviewer: Instead, I’ll ask an slightly different question. Mirror, Mirror,
on the wall, who brought a ferret to the mall?

Mirror: Why, that would be Ashley Grimble.

her

She sneaked she’s pet ferret, Fred,

into the mall in a handbag.

are

Interviewer: Wow, you really is good!

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Goblin Grammar EEnncchhaanntetdedForFeostrVeasctatViona,cpaagteio3n3

Goblin Grammar,Meet Goblyn the Goblin. She has terrible grammar. Find panadgmear3k2the 10 grammatical errors Find and mark the 10 grammatical errors in this travel brochure.

in her paper.

am Wouldn’t you liked to visit the Enchanted Forest? We would like to offer you a

I is a smart goblin. I getted really good grades in goblin school. deluxe travel package. Fly round-trip on Swan Airlines. Stay in a cottage made

My favorite subject is fungus math. Here’s a fungus math problem I recently ed are

ed out of gingerbread and cover in peppermint candy. Our cottages is clean and

solving. What do you get if you add three toadstools and two pieces of cozy. Best of all, if you get hungry you can nibbled on one of the walls.

moldy cheese? Do you know the answer? You get hungry! s

I am really good at sports, too. I can kick an head of rotten lettuce very There are lots of exciting thing to do in the Enchanted Forest. Go on

I a wildlife safari and see centaurs and unicorns. Visiting an abandoned cave

far. Me am the captain of the rotten lettuce kicking team. d

well where a real ogre once live. Have a conversation with a talking tree.

I’m also good behaved at home. I try to clean up my room once a week. The Enchanted Forest

s is truly a dream vacation spot.

I don’t never pull on my sister’s beard. Sometimes my mom serve ham and Rent a set of wings and go on

my n

toads for dinner. That’s one meal I don’t like. But I always clean mine plate. a unforgettable pixie tour.

best Drink water from ours magic

In fact, I eat my plate. I am the goodest goblin in the whole wide world. brook and shrink down to

the size of an ant. Visit the

Enchanted Forest and you will

not never be the same!

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Answer KeyNeMwixTeVd SRhevoiwews
Read Rapunzel’s e-mail message to the prince. Find and mark the 12 errors (spelling, punctuation,
New TV Shows,Read these descriptions of new TV shows. Find and maprkathgee123e4rrors (spelling, punctuation,
capitalization, or grammar). Rapunzel Online, page 35
capitalization, or grammar).

The Gingerbread Teenager To: Prince Charming
From: Rapunzel
Jake is made out of gingerbread. He transfers Subject: Help!

to a new high school where all the other students cap dear Prince,

lc are made out of Oatmeal. That’s when his troubles a witch

? Pleese rescue me! A wicked which has locked me at the top of this tall tower? !

begins. Will he make the football team Will he ’

sale It is very boring. I dont know how much longer I can stand it. The only thing

find a date for the annual bake sail? “If you like have here

cookies, you will love The Gingerbread Teenager,” cap i do all day is braid my hair. I has been trapped hear for such a long time

rave critics. that my hair is now very long.

Sleeping Beauty Goes Undercover I am writing to you because I hope you will help me escape. Here is a

This is a brand-new news show. Each week Sleeping Beauty will solve a plan that I think will work. Come to the tower and yell, “Rapunzel, rapunzel, cap

real-life crime. But here’s the amazing part. Sleeping Beauty somehow ”

a’ let down your hair! Make sure to yell very loudly. The tower is very tall.

manges to solve crimes without ever even waking up! Thats right. When I hear you yelling, I will throw my long hair out the window.

How does she do it?. Tune in tuesdays at 8 to find out. cap You will be able to climb up my hair, just like a rope. Then you can rescue me

Live From Bremen Town happily

This is a musical show. It features the world-famous musicians from Bremen and we will live happy ever after.

their Sincerely

Town joined by some of his animal friends. There is a ferret playing electric ’

Rapunzel

guitar and an emu on the Kazoo. Other guests include iguanas beavers, lc

’

and chimps. Oh my! Make sure to catch the final episode, broadcast live from

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The Wicked Stepsister’s Diary Directions to Grandma’s House

Directions to Grandma’s House,Read the Grapnadmgae’s. 3Fi7nd

12 errors
Read the followTinghediaWry einctrky. eFidnd Santdempasrkisthtee1r2’serroDrsi(aspreylli,ngp, apugnectu3at6ion, capitalization, following directions for Little Red Riding Hood to get to and mark the
(spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or grammar).
or grammar).

Dear Dairy: Dear Little Red Riding Hood

I cannot believe the stunt Cinderella pulled. She was supposed to stay ’

home last night while my sister and I went to the Third Annual royal Ball. cap You should start out on the path that winds through

o

the woods. On your left, there will be a babbling brouk.

We gave her a bunch of chores: wash, iron scrub, and sew. Instead, she You will also pass a very tall beanstalk with a castle on top

showed up at the ball! She was dressed in ’ fancy clothes that we didn’t it

Her such of them. Keep walking for about 1.7 miles. You will arrive

even recognize her. at a fork in the path, right near an old oak tree. There will be

The prince seemed very two signs. One says: “To Grandma’s house.” The other says:

cap interested in cinderella. ”

Personally, I thought she was “To troll bridge.

’

Take the path on the right. Youll pass a tall tower, and

acting silly?. Right before cap you may see a young girl named rapunzel. My word, that girl

midnight, she made a big scene has quite a head of hair! Keep walking. I live in a little wooden

t

cotage on the left. The address is 3217 Woods lane Terrace. cap

about leaving in a pumpkin You can’t miss it.

carriage. It was ridiculous? ! s

Then she left behind a glass slipper. Today the prince stopped at every One more thing, dear. Don’t talk to stranger, especially

wolves

wolfs. They can be very tricky. It may be a little chilly outside,

single house in town and begged “Try on this glass slipper.” I poked in my so don’t forget to wear your red cape?. If you remember,

’’ please brings along some of those delicious cakes that

foot, but it wasn’t something Id wear in a million years. Then Cinderella tried

on the slipper. It will fit her perfectly, and she made a huge deal out of it. your mother bakes.

The prince got all hyper and started saying, “I love you! I love you! I love you!” Sincerely,

Can you believe it? Grandma

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Three Worst Wishes,Over the years the genie in the lamp has heard millions of wpisahegs.eHe3r9e are the three worst ones.
Dragon Den Decorating
Find and mark the 12 errors (spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or grammar).
Read the following advDicerafogr doencorDatiengnaDdreagcoon’srhaotmien. gFin, dpaangd ema3rk8the 12 errors (spelling,

punctuation, capitalization, or grammar).

ly Third-Worst Wish (from Mickey Spicklesack, age 19)

Dragon dens tend to be extreme gloomy places. That is probably “I wish that someone would invented a very small

are s clock that you could actually wear. That way, you

why dragons is always in such bad moods. Here are some decorating tip to ’

e would always know the time that way. Ive seen

help make dragon homes more chearful. big clocks in houses and on towers. Wouldn’t it be
cool if very small clocks existed.? Personally, I think
Step one is to install some lighting. After all, caves are always, so dark.
sense
Hanging some colorfull pictures would also help.
it would make cents to wear one on your ankle.”
Dragon homes get verry hot from all that fire

those

breathing. I bet this creatures would appreciate

a refrigerator stocked with cold drinks. Second-Worst Wish (from Sandy Sandals, age 38)

a would

Dragons also need a comfortible place to sit. “I love to go to the beach. It wood be really neat to have the feeling

A beanbag chair would be nice. ve

Clearly, one of the biggest of being at the beach, even when I’m not there. My wish is to had sand in

problems for dragon’s is that they my shoes for the rest of my life. That way, I would always be reminded

”

of the beach.

are bored. They have nothing to do Worst Wish of All Time (from Waldo Wogwood, age 11)
all day. I would suggest installing a shelf with books and games .This way,
dragons wouldn’t have to spend all their time menacing people and breathing ’ feet
fire. Instead, they could relaxed in a nice beanbag chair with an ice-cold
beverage and read a great book. “Please turn me into a superhero. Id like to be 107 foot tall and made out of

i

peanut butter. I would like spechal vision so that everything looks yellow to

me. Another superpower that I would like is the ability to hear grass growing.

Genie, please grant this wish”.

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Helpful Hints for Kissing Frogs One-Minute Makeovers

Read the folloHwienglpafduvilceH. FiinndtsandfomrarkKthies1s2ienrrgorsF(rspoelglinsg,, ppunacgtueatio4n0, capitalization, or Read the following mOakneoev-eMr idienaus tfoer faMiryatkalee ochvareacrtesrs,. pFinadgaend4m1ark the 12 errors

grammar). (spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or grammar).

’ Little Red Riding Hood

Everyone knows that if you kiss a frog, theres a chance that it will turn s

are Hers red cape is very old-fashioned. She need something fresh and stylish.
She needs something that says “Look at me, everybody! I’m walking through
into a prince. Here is some helpful frog-smooching hints.
’
wearing
the woods.” From now on, she will wear a really cool faded jean jacket.
If you see a frog that is whereing a tiny crown, there is a good chance Of course, she’ll have to change her name to Little blue Jean Jacket. cap

it’s a prince. Frogs that wear boots or ride horses are also very promising. Gingerbread Man
He is famous for saying, “You can’t catch
But be careful?! These may simply be regular frogs with interesting hobbies me!” But he runs everywhere barefoot. If he
isn’t not careful, somebody will catch him.
and habits.
e
Talking frogs are even moore likely to be princes. Fortunately, you can
Plus, he could stub one of his tows and it
simply ask them. Even if a frog can’t talk, it may be able to nod it’s head in might crumble right off. He desperately
needs a pair of sneakers. Maybe the
ome
d
response to a qeustion. You could ask: “Are you a stunningly handsum prince
trapped inside a frog? ” shoelaces could be make out of licorice.

s Rapunzel

Remember, frog often i

move their heads in funny Her hair is a terrable mess. What do you expect if she let’s it hang down
the side of a tower? She needs, a good shampoo and rinse. To keep her hair
ways. A frog may look like it is lc healthy and Beautiful, it is also important that she doesn’t let anyone else
climb up it.
d

noding in agreement. However,

it may just be a regular old

frog, bobbing its head up and

cap down. then you might end up

planting a big old smacker

on a slimy green frog!

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A Hare-Racing Experience
ReWadathnetefodllowbinyg stighne. FiFndBaInd(FmaairrkythTe a1l2eeBrruorrse(aspuelolinfgI, npvunecstutaigtioanti,ocnap),itaplizaagtieon,43
Read the followingAfraHctuarredet-aRle.aFicndinagndEmxarpk ethre i1e2necrroers, (pspaegllineg,4p2unctuation,
or grammar).
capitalization, or grammar).

Everyone was excited about the big race. The hare was driving a sleek WANTED
Have you seen the Big Bad Wolf.? He is wanted for ruining the homes
lc new sports Car. The tortoise was driving a minivan.It was tan and needed
of two pigs. He also attempted to destroy the home of a third pig. Witnesses
a good washing.
overheard him saying “I’ll huff and I’ll puff and I’ll blow your house down.”
“On your mark, get set, go,” said the announcer. The hare simply sat at
’
hair
cap The Big bad Wolf is now
his
number two on the most-wanted
the starting line revving his big, powerful engine. He got out of her car and
list behind the Wicked Witch.
stood in front of it so fans could take pictures.
He may be traveling under a fake
The tortoise drove around the track very slowyl. He kept his seat belt
name, such as Rover or tinkerbell. cap
fastened and his crash helmet in place. At one point he spotted an oil slick
’
ly
He is very clever. Sometimes hes
on the road. He drove around it very cautious and continued on his way.
even known to wear a little sweater
cap suddenly, the hare realized that the tortoise had a huge head start.
and pretending he is a poodle.
He hopped into his sports car and took off with a screech. Soon he was
Don’t be fooled. Poodles do
going 280 miles per hour and didn’t even see the oil slick. His sports car
not have yellow eyes. Poodles
a
lc do not have sharp Fangs, and
skidded and one of the wheel’s popped off. When the car finally come to
they do not howl at the moon.
a stop, the hare hopped out. His car was ruined, but luckily he wasn’t hurt.
k
Meanwhile, the tortoise drove his minivan slowlyacross the finish line.
If the Big Bad Wolf nocks on your door, do not let him in. Call the
drived
cap Fairy Tale bureau of Investigation immediately. There is a reward for any

i is

information that leads to the arrest of this creminal. The reward are five gold

coins and a magic talking apple.

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Ye New Products Off the Wall

Ye New Products,Read the following advertisements for new products. Find apnadgmeark4t4he 12 errors (spelling, Off the Wall,Read the following fractured tale. Find and mark thep1a2gerero4rs5(spelling, punctuation,

punctuation, capitalization, or grammar). capitalization, or grammar).

Sparkle-O Humpty Dumpty sat on

know cap a wall. Humpty dumpty took

You may be the fairest in the land. But who will no if your magic mirror is ed

so dirty that you can’t even see yourself.? Now ’ new Sparkle-O with a a great fall. He land on a

theres magic. carpet. High into the

well sky he flew, until he was

special magic mirror formula. It works really good. right besides a cow that was

Ogre Away jumping over the moon. The

Nothing ruins a picnic like having ogres show up. They likes to make rude cow invited Humpty Dumpty
comments, eat your sandwiches, and spill your Juice. Fortunately, ogres hate lc
guest
l
to be his guessed at a royal
the smel of lemon. Spray a little lemon-fresh Ogre Away at your next picnic,
ball that evening.
and these pests will stay in the bog where they belongs.
At the ball, Humpty Dumpty danced with cinderella until he grew cap
Can of Crumbs
b
were
very sleepy?. He climed up a nearby beanstalk and took a nap. He slept
What would you do if you was lost in
for 20 long years.
the Enchanted Forest? Leaving a trail
When Humpty awoke, there was a small bear standing over him .
of bread crumbs is a good idea. But
’”
’
“Theres an egg sleeping in my bed! squealed the bear.
what if you dont have any bread?
Humpty was so frightened that he ran out of the house, jumped into
With new Can of Crumbs, you’ll never
a pumpkin carriage, and sped through the forest. He drove and drove until
have that problem again. Carry it
was
h
he is finally home.
with you everywere. Hansel and Gretel

said, “We wish we had Can of Crumbs

”

when we got lost in the woods.

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AnsweTrheKWeyolfM’s iSxiedde Roefvtihewe Story
Origami Troll,Read the following directions. Find and mark the 12 erproarsg(espe4ll7ing, punctuation, capitalization,
The Big Bad to the jury. Find andpmaagrek th4e612 errors (spelling,
or grammar).
The Wolf’s Side of the Story,punctuation,
Wolf is on trial. Read his statement
capitalization, or grammar).

s cap Origami is a japanese art form that involves folding paper into

Ladies and gentleman of the jury, there seem to be a misunderstanding. interesting and pleasing shapes. For example, you can fold paper into the

I did not blow down those pigs’ houses. I happened to have a bad cough. e

’ shape of a swan or you can creat a paper tiger,.

Thats why I sounded all huffy and puffy. I hoped the pigs would lend me are

their Today we is going to make

some cough syrup. When I knocked on their doors, they houses fell down. an origami troll. First, take a clean

I can’t help it if their homes are not sturdy. That’s not my fault. sheet of paper and make it dirty.

am You can scribble on it, or you might

Today I’m going to tell you how good I actually is. After the first two even want to step on it, leaving

pigs’houses fell down, they moved over to their o house. I went over footprints. Good! Then, fold your’s

bruther’s piece of paper carefully in half.

and offered to help them build new houses. I did this even, though I had lc Fold It one more time. You should

a terrible cough. That’s what kind of wolf I am . now have a neat little sqaure.
Next, wad the paper up into a ball. Does it look like a troll?. If not, wad
lc Now I’m standing Here in court accused of being a big bad wolf.
the paper a little bite more. You might try squinting at the paper or looking
’
it
Yes, I am big. Yes, Im a wolf. But I am not bad. If anything, I should be
at them out of the corner of your eye. You see it now, right? Congratulations,
na youv’e made an origami troll.

knowed as a big good wolf. Thank you for hering my side of the story.

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Home, Sweet Castle
Read the following passage. Find and mark the 12 errors (spelling, punctuation, capitalization,
Size XXXXXL, page 48 Read the following adveHrtiosemmeent,. FSinwd aened tmaCrkathset1le2 ,erproarsg(sepe4lli9ng, punctuation,
or grammar).
capitalization, or grammar).

g For Sale

One of the bigest problems for giants is finding clothes that fit. Looking for a great home?

o are I am selling my castle, which has

Most things are much to small. Shorts, for example, is a small piece of been in my fambily for 550 years.
It has 188 rooms, including a tall
s
tower with an amazing view. The
clothing. But giants need really huge shorts. Sometime a giant will make
drawbridge is in excellent condition.
a pair of shorts out of an old tent. The moat has been recently cleaned

In winter when it’s cold, giants have trouble finding Scarves that are lc and is freshly stocked with crocodiles.

big enough. Sometimes they use a long, flowing curtain. You might even This

seen a giant wearing two sleeping bags for mittens. These castle has a very large dungeon. It is dark and damp, as a good

Shoes are also always a lc dungeon should be. There is no Electricity, so you will not be able to watch

problem?. Even the largest sizes television. But you can enjoy reading by torchlight. There is also a magic harp

are too small for, giants. Often ’

they make their shoes out of a coat of armor that walks around, and a singing chandelier.
rowboats. That’s why giants Bring your lawn mower! The castle’s yard is large, about the size of the

are cap state of maine. The castle is surrounded by an enchanted forest with elves

make such a racket when they is and wood gnomes.

is ’

walking around. This are fortunate I’m sad to leave my huge, happy home. Im moving to the suburbs to

o are great

for peeple. If there were sneakers be closer to stores. But if you is looking for a grate home in a distant

for giants, you might not be able kingdom, this castle might be just right. I would like to be paid in diamonds,

to hear them coming! but 10 million gold pieces would also been fine.

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Dragon Obedience School Sorcery School Homework

Dragon Obedience School, page 50 Read the followingSaossrigcnmeernty. FiSndcahndomoalrkHthoe m12eewrroorsr(ksp,ellpinag,gpeun5ctu1ation,

Read the following advertisement. Find and mark the 12 errors (spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or grammar).
capitalization, or grammar).

lc Does your pet dragon behave Badly? When you leave him at home, To: Second- and third-grade sorcerers
From: Mrs. Raspidoodle
he
Your
does he rip up the couch with his claws.? Does him blow smoke out of his nose
You’re assignment this week is to travel backward in time. Go back as
and make everything dirty? If so, you may need our dragon obedience school .
would
Does your dragon chase after
far in history as you will like. You can visit America in 1776, or the Middle
es cap Ages, or ancient greece, or even go back, to cave-dwelling times.

airplans? Does he dig large cave in While you are on your trip, take careful Notes. Write down everything lc
you see, and describe the people you meets. You will be expected to write
your backyard? We can teach him an essays about your adventure.

to obey simple commands, such as I need everyone to return to
stop flying, heel roll over, and don’t the pressent time by this Friday.

’ ’

breathe fire. Please dont be tardy. Also, I will
ask that you do not attempt’s
a to travel into the future. You aren’t
experienced enough yet to go
We can also teech your forward in time?. That’s something
you will learned when you are
cap dragon tricks. we can train a dragon fourth-grade sorcerers.

to fetch a telephone pole or balance

a refrigerator on his snout. There’s

nothing more cuter than watching

a cuddly dragon beg for a treat.

Call today for an free appointment.

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Fairy Tale Olympics,Read this newspaper article covering the Fairy Tale Olympicsp. Faingdean5d2mark the 12 errors Check out these new bFaandvsoinrSittoerylaSndt.oFirndyalandnmdarBk athne d12se, rrporasg(sepe5llin3g, punctuation,

(spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or grammar). capitalization, or grammar).

est got

This year was the greater Gretel The little girl who getted lost in the woods is now a teenage singing
sensation. Everyone knows her biggest hit song, “I’ll Leave You a Trail of
Fairy Tale Olympics ever. The Bread Crumbs, Baby”.

Gingerbread Man set a new The Backwoods Elves This is a very talented boy band. They can sing

records for the 100-meter dash. ’

blew dance, and play instruments. They even makes their own shoes.

The Big Bad Wolf blue down Rumpelstiltsdawg He raps about real life in Storyland. His rhymes are

seven houses in one minute, he

also setting a new record. lightning fast and him tells great stories. His duet with Little Red riding Hood cap

Perhaps the most exciting event e

was pole vaulting. Pinocchio was a hug hit.

amazed the crowd by using his Country Mouse He wears
an little cowboy hat. He plays
nose to jump over the bar? !
’
were
a tiny guitar. But who isnt
As always, there was some controversies. King midas received a bronze cap moved by his big voice filled
with loneliness and heartbreak.?
He When he sings, even cats
start crying.
medal in the troll toss and a silver medal in beanstalk climbing. Him was
them
’
The Sword and the Stone You can call they heavy metal. You can call them
later spotted with two gold medals around his neck. “I didnt cheat. When hard rock. They are simply loud. Lead singer Arthur King is backed up by
a 1,000-piece band that includes knights, dragons, princesses, and sorcerers,.
I touched my medals, they turned to gold” King Midas insisted.

’

There was one new event that was not an success. Figure skating for

o

mermaids is prbably not a good idea. The mermaids mostly flopped around

on the ice. For the next Fairy Tale Olympics, it might be Exciting to introduce lc

moat diving as a new event.

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