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Journey Through Wonderland: Real or Fantasy

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First graders recognize the difference between fact and fiction, real and fantasy. After listening to Rip Van Winkle, retold by Lara Bergen and a version of Jack and the Beanstalk, 1st graders demonstrates their understanding of fiction and nonfiction.

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fact and opinion, opinions, fantasy, fiction

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fact, fantasy, fiction, real, english language arts
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1st
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English Language Arts
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