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The False Collar

From Andersen's Fairy Tales, by Hans Christian Andersen

This story comes from Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales, first published in the mid-nineteenth century. Andersen, a Danish author, is famous for tales that use everyday objects to teach lessons about pride, honesty and human nature. In this story, a vain collar boasts and exaggerates until his lies catch up with him. The text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. Andersen's gentle satire reminds readers that how we speak about ourselves matters, and that the truth has a way of being told.

Band

Green · Independent readers, earlyTypical starting range: ages 9–11

Length

medium · about 762 words in 6 sections · 3 pictures

Source

Andersen's Fairy Tales, H. C. Andersen

First published

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Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (10 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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