Feuding fairies, a valiant prince, and a hundred-year slumberthe tale of Sleeping Beauty, also known as Briar Rose, is one of the worlds most famous fairy tales. When a spiteful fairy curses Princess Briar Rose to prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and die, the whole kingdom sets out to protect her from falling prey to the curse. But this is the original version of the fairy talewith plenty of twists you havent heard before. This 12-page Readers Theater script for 15 readers re-tells the classic tale with wit and warmth while a 2-page teacher guide gives relevant background on the tale, while also providing a story summary, big ideas, pop culture connections, discussion questions, teachable terms, and quiz questions.

This 14-page download includes the following:

• 12-page Readers Theater script-storyadaptation of the original fairy tale
• 2-page teacher guidewith background information, story summary, essential connections, anticipatory questions, teachable terms, recall questions, and discussion questions

This fairy tale teaches:

• Patience
• Fortitude
• Courage

Details

• Length:30-40 minutes
• Recommended Ages:4-12th grade
• Number of Reading Parts:15