Story openings
Are the following
story openings from a
traditional story?
Long, long ago in a land far
away lived a beautiful princess
in a big castle.
Yes, this is an opening
from a traditional story
As Jade looked out of the
window, she heard her mother
calling from the kitchen.
No, this is not an
opening from a
traditional story
The trees in front of the
abandoned house swayed in
the wind, casting shadows on
the dirty windows.
No, this is not an
opening from a
traditional story
Once upon a time, there was
a poor carpenter who had two
sons. He gave each son a bag
of coins and told them to go
and seek their fortunes.
Yes, this is an opening
from a traditional story
Chloe lived with her auntie in
a snug cottage in the Lake
District.
No, this is not an
opening from a
traditional story