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3rd Grade Porquois Anthology

by Grade Three

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An Anthology Of Porquois Tales
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HOW THE ANIMALS OF NEW ENGLAND GOT THEIR...
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BY GRADE THREE
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3rd grade students recently learned about Porquois Tales. Pourquoi tales are old legends told to explain why certain events happened. These tales often start in the past, (ex. A long, long time ago) and end when a creative explanation is given for how a specific trait came to be. Porquois tales most often concern animals and the natural world.

After taking time to research animals who are native to Massachusetts and surrounding areas, students set off to write their own. Following the research phase, first drafts were written in journals, followed by peer and teacher editing. Students then typed up the next draft into a Google doc. Finally, they used Book Creator to transfer, illustrate, and in many cases, narrate their stories.

Please enjoy learning about how many local animals got their...
TABLE OF CONTENTS
How Blue Jay Got Her Wings By Noelle

How Moose Got Antlers By Alex

How The Turtle Got His Hard Shell By Kira

How The Whale Got His Blowhole By Griffin

How The Fawn Got Its Spots By Ella

Why Garter Snake Has No Venom By Ishan

Why Snake Got Its Rattle By Savanna

Why The Red Fox Is Red By Bela

How The Wolf Got Its Howl By Pierce S.

How Duck Got Its Webbed, Flippered Feet By Charlotte

How The Skunk Got His Stink By Alasdair

How The Squirrel Got Her Bushy Tail By Audrey
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How The Cat Got His Claws By Oliver

How The Salamander Got Its Spots By Eliot

How The Firefly Got His Light By Pierce T.

How The Bear Got His Claws By Hayden

How The Raccoon Got His Mask By Peter

How The Bee Got Its Stinger By Grady

Why Firefly Shines So Bright By Dilan

How The Skunk Got His White Stripe By Laura

How The Deer Got His Antlers By Rowan
How The Porcupine Got Its Quills By Ellis

How The Cub Got His Stubby Tail By Clara

How The Seal Got Its Whiskers By Sonja

Why Black Widows Have A Red Hourglass By David

How The Skunk Got His Stink By Stephen

How The Black Widow Got His Venom By Raj
How Blue Jay Got Her Blue Wings
By Noelle Lee
This book is dedicated to my sister for helping me edit this book.
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