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Once upon a time, long, long ago, there lived a giant called
Pan Gu Lay.
Pan Gu lived all alone inside a huge stone egg. Day after
day, rain poured down on the egg. Lightning crackled across
its hard surface. Snow fell and frost cracked and chipped
away at the egg's rough exterior.
Then, one day, as Pan Gu was resting inside the great egg,
a crack appeared in the shell. First one, then another, and
then another. Leaping to his feet, Pan Gu braced himself against
the smooth interior and gave a mighty push, breaking the egg
in two.
The top of the egg became the sky and the bottom became the
earth. Pan Gu, who hatched from the egg became the first living
being.
Once free, however, Pan Gu continued to grow, pushing the
earth and sea further and further apart. By the time that
he died, his head had become a mountain, his eyes formed the
sun and moon, his hair had became trees and plants, and the
fleas on his body became the first human beings!
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Retell this
story in one of the following ways:
- As an illustrated story book for children aged 5-7.
Remember to simplify the text so that the children
will be able to read it. Illustrate events from the
story to add interest and excitement.
- As a radio news report in which a reporter speaks
to an eyewitness of the event.
- As a narrative poem.
- As a page from Pan Gu's diary in which he/she talks
about his/her feelings about being outside of the
egg for the first time.
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Many people
believe that some legends and folk tales are based on
true events. Investigate one of the following:
- The Loch Ness Monster
- King Arthur
- Pied Piper of Hamelin
- The Yeti
Write an essay discussing your findings. What are
the origins of the legend/folk tale? From what you have
found out, is there any evidence that suggests that
the legend/folk tale may be true? Highlight any points
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