Writing Workout #7 (Unit 12)
To complete this writing passage, use 6-key entry by clicking on the feature in the menu. Braille the following passage, including the title. After brailling the title, press enter and then begin brailling the passage. If you are using a braille display, be sure to set your device to uncontracted braille.
Word Count: 104
ATOS Level: 3.6
Once Upon a Time
"Once upon a time…" What do these words imply? Do you picture a fantasy world, a fairy story, or a tale of evil spirits? If so, you are right. This phrase marks the start of a folktale. Its usage dates back to 1380. People use it as a tool to set the mood for those who hear it. It also tells us that a story with a moral is coming. Many similar phrases are used in other cultures. Some stories start with "A story, let it come, let it go." Others with "Here is a story! A story is here."