Primary National Strategy

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Little Red Riding Hood is walking through the
forest. It is quite dark and lonely, but she is
not frightened. Earlier her mother asked her to
take a basket of goodies to her old Grandmother.
It must be Thursday. Soon the Big Bad Wolf will
stop her and talk to her. Perhaps she will be
frightened then!
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thinking. Then click on them again to return to
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What do the others think? Little Red Ive never
met a wolf, yet so I haven't thought about him
at all really. Woody Ill keep my eye on that
wolf. He looks to me like hes up to no good.
Fortunately, Im here to watch out for
everyone. Gran Ive lived in this forest all my
life. There isnt anything you can tell me about
wolves.
Here comes dinner - if Im clever enough to
catch it. They dont call me the Big Bad Wolf for
nothing you know.
Actually, my mummy thinks I'm a nice little wolf!
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What do the others think? Woody The silly girl.
No sense at all. Fancy wandering about the forest
talking to wolves. Its a good job Im here to
watch out for her. Gran Pretty enough ears -
nothing but air between them. I tell you, she
doesnt take after my side of the family. Wolf
Easy pickings. Ill send her off the wrong way,
then nip to the cottage and get there before her.
Grandma will be so pleased to see me. My bright
little face will cheer up up her whole day.
Ill just eat one or two of these cakes.
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What do the others think? Little Red I do wish I
didnt have to go to see Grandma every Thursday
shes old and grumpy. Woody Salt of the earth
that Grandma. (We old traditional characters
always stick up for each other, you know.) Wolf
I wouldnt want to eat that stringy old crow.
Im not that desperate I can tell you.
My daughter usually sends Little Red Riding Hood
along with goodies on a Thursday afternoon. I
dont really want to see that daft girl, but a
few cakes for tea would be nice.
I know its only dinner time but I think Ill go
back to bed and snuggle down for a little nap.
Perhaps shell take the hint and just leave the
cakes outside the door.
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What do the others think? Little Red He reminds
me of a big cuddly teddy bear with a huge
axe. Gran Pompous oaf. Wolf Thinks hes big
does that woodcutter. Thinks hes clever too
but not clever enough for the BBW! (I have to
say, Im just a bit worried by that axe though!)
They call me Woody Woodcutter. Ha ha ha ha ha!
I dont just cut wood,you know. Superhero of the
fairy tales is what I am. This forest would be a
far more dangerous place without me, I can tell
you.
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The Big Bad Wolf has got to Grandmas cottage
first. He doesnt want to eat Grandma, but he
wants her out of the way. Earlier Grandma felt
like a nap. She went back to bed. She put on her
hat, though, just in case anyone called. Soon she
will scream the house down, and rush off to hide
in the cupboard.
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What do the others think? Little Red Ive
already forgotten the wolf I met so I still
haven't thought about him at all. Woody Was I
right or was I right? They dont call him the Big
Bad Wolf for nothing. I can feel another Woody
rescue coming on. Gran Never trust a wolf with
shifty eyes, I say.
Now look here. I dont want to have to eat you.
So if you wouldnt mind screaming and rushing off
to hide in that cupboard for a bit.
And whats with that hat? In bed?
Strange time of day to be in bed, if you ask me!
Especially as she was up and dressed an hour ago.
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What do the others think? Little Red She cant
hear very well but it never stops her
talking. Woody Shes entitled to be a bit grumpy
at her age. Who wouldnt be? Wolf I dont mind
them grouchy but stringy? No way!
Now, you cant tell me much about wolves that I
dont know. And I know this one is about to eat
me. So I think Ill just scream and rush off to
hide in that cupboard for a bit.
So much for having a cosy nap then!
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What do the others think? Woody She may be a
silly little girl, but she looks to me for
protection. And quite right too. Gran With a bit
of luck she might get lost in the forest. No
good. Then I wouldnt get my yummy cakes. Wolf
Being my dinner will be the most use shes ever
been to anyone.
Little Red Riding Hood is still walking through
the forest. She isnt thinking anything at all.
(But she is eating quite a few of the cakes.)
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What do the others think? Little Red Hes like a
cuddly teddy bear with an axe and a red
beard. Gran He thinks hes a hero but he
couldnt save his breath. Wolf Whos afraid of
the Big Bad Woodcutter? Not me. (That axe is
another matter though.)
Just keeping my eye on that wolf. Doing my job,
you see, and protecting the good folk of the
forest.
You might think Im a long way off outside. But
actually Ive shrunk and Im standing on the
window ledge.
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Now Grandma is hiding in the cupboard as
requested. The BBW had taken her place in bed,
wearing Grandmas hat and spectacles. Not long
ago LRRH arrived. She and the BBW went through
that whole Oh Grandma thing. Soon WW will rush
in. He will frighten off the BBW with his huge
axe and they will all live happily (or grumpily)
ever after.
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What do the others think? Red Shes not nearly
as grumpy as last time I came. (She still thinks
its Grandma!) Woody I suppose he has to be in
the story so that I can save everyone from
him. Gran Perhaps I should have hit him with a
frying pan instead of hiding in the cupboard.
How stupid is this hat? I feel such a fool
wearing it.
Oh no here comes the woodcutter . . . with an
enormous axe. Time for me to scarper, I think.
But dont worry. Ill be back.
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What do the others think? Woody Her mother would
never forgive me if anything happened to her . .
But of course it wont, with me around. Gran My
goodies! Ill give her goodies. Ill give her a
piece of my mind, too. Wolf Shell be even
plumper and tastier in a few more weeks.
My Gran is SO sweet. I cant think why I didnt
like her.
Cool! When I grow old I shall wear a purple hat,
just like that.
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What do the others think? Little Red I bet she
has a go at me for eating all her goodies. Woody
I remember when she was just a girl. . . Come to
think of it she was grumpy even as a child. Wolf
Im glad she hid in the cupboard instead of
hitting me with a frying pan.
Only one little cake?
I hope they dont forget about me in here. I
havent spent all my life getting older and wiser
just to end up in a cupboard, you know.
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What do the others think? Little Red My
hero! Gran If he thinks Im going to marry him
just because he frightened away one scrawny
little wolf hes got another think coming. Wolf
See you soon mate.
Woody saves the day once more. How I frightened
that wolf. I bet he didnt stop running for a
hundred miles. He won't ever show his face in
this neck of the woods again, I can tell you.
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LRRH Oh Grandma, what big eyes you have. BBW
All the better to see you with, my dear. LRRH Oh
Grandma what big ears you have (under that
hat). BBW Pardon? I cant hear very well with
this hat on, my dear. LRRH By the way, what time
is it? BBW (fiercely) Dinner time! . . .
. LRRH Oh that reminds me. Mummy sent you this
one little cake.