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​The Princess and the Pizza

​Look at the illustration on pages 10–11.
Who do you think the main character is?
Why might it be hard to determine what time period it is?
Do you think the author wants to inform, entertain, or persuade with this story?

Introduction to Sequencing

• Sequencing is the order in which events happen in a story.

• It helps us understand how the story unfolds.

• We'll use "The Princess and the Pizza" by Mary Jane and Herm Auch to practice.

Open Ended

Question 1: What is sequencing in a story?

Where does Paulina live?

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​Meet Princess Paulina

Multiple Choice

Why does Princess Paulina live in a small house now?

• Her father gave up being king.

• She moved away from her father.

• She was tired of cleaning all of the rooms in the castle.

• She wanted to live in the big city.

How does the author help you understand how Paulina’s old life is different from her new one?

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​Old vs. New

Which event from page 14 makes Paulina excited?

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The Royal Invitation

Story Chart

Open Ended

Make a prediction: How does Paulina feel about her chances of winning the competition? Use text clues to make a prediction.

How does Paulina react to Queen Zelda’s tests?

​How does Queen Zelda react to Paulina’s comments?

The Test

A character’s personality often moves the plot forward by creating conflict for the main character. How does Paulina’s personality make things difficult for her on these pages?

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Final Task

​Making the Pizza

​Fractured Fairy Tales

When Paulina says, “How can I cook without a bowl or spoons or pots?”, who is she speaking to? How do you know?

When Paulina says, “Where’s your fairy godmother when you need her?", who is she speaking to? How do you know?

What happens after Paulina is locked in her room?

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Second Chance

Story Chart

Time for action!

​What inference can you make about how Paulina feels on page 20?

How does Paulina respond to the threat of being beheaded?

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Planning her Escape

​The Final Test

Open Ended

Who tasted the princesses' dishes?

Story Chart

What does Paulina decide to do at the end of the story?

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Paulina's Decision

​Happily Ever After

Story Chart