I am kind of in LOVE with takes and tweaks on familiar stories – like fairy tales.

The originals are fine and all. But viewing them from another perspective is so often hilarious!

I love hilarious.

One of my favorite takes on the Three Little Pigs is the True Story of the Three Little Pigs.

I think using fairy tales in reading and writing instruction is fun and really lends itself well to some great connections and creativity.

The Just Write! series is … well … just right for this type of thing.

Each pack focuses on a take on one famous fairy tale and aligned with Common Core. They each include:

• a detailed week-long writing lesson

• differentiated writing plan graphic organizers for various learners/ages with a completed sample idea

• final draft stationery

• an adorable craft

They used it in conjunction with a story in their reading series anthology:

Here are the rest of crafts that accompany each of the other writing lessons.

Here is an example of what is included in one pack.