📜 Script
Narrator:
Long ago, a king and queen welcomed a baby girl named Aurora 👑. To celebrate, they invited everyone—even fairies—to the royal christening.
🌺 Flora: “I give her the gift of beauty.”
🐦 Fauna: “And I give her the gift of song.”
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But before Merryweather could give her blessing, a flash of green fire lit the hall.
💀 Maleficent: “You didn’t invite me? Then hear my curse—on her 16th birthday, she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and die!”
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The court gasped in fear. But Merryweather softened the curse.
💙 Merryweather: “She shall not die—but sleep, until true love’s kiss awakens her.”
To protect Aurora, the king and queen let the three fairies raise her in a hidden forest cottage. She grew up as Briar Rose—kind, beautiful, and unaware of her fate.
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On her 16th birthday, Aurora wandered to the castle. There, Maleficent lured her to a hidden room.
💀 Maleficent: “Touch the spindle… yes, just like that…”
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Aurora pricked her finger and fell into a deep sleep 😴. The fairies placed the entire kingdom into slumber.
Meanwhile, Prince Philip 🤴 had met and fallen in love with Aurora in the forest. The fairies led him to Maleficent’s castle, where she turned into a dragon! 🐉
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With courage, Philip fought bravely.
🌟 Narrator: “With the sword of truth and shield of virtue, he struck the dragon!”
Maleficent was defeated. Philip hurried to the sleeping princess and gently kissed her.
👑 Aurora (awakening): “Oh… was it all a dream?”
Narrator:
The spell was broken. The whole kingdom awoke, and joy filled the land once more. Aurora and Philip danced, their hearts united forever 💖.
📚 Vocabulary
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Spindle – the pointed part of a spinning wheel.
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Curse – a magical spell meant to bring harm.
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Awaken – to wake up.
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Shield – a protective item used in battle.
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Cottage – a small, cozy house.
💬 Useful Expressions
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“She shall not die—but sleep, until true love’s kiss awakens her.” – A softened curse that brings hope.
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“With the sword of truth and shield of virtue, he struck the dragon!” – He used goodness and bravery to win.
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“Was it all a dream?” – A gentle return from enchantment.
❓ Comprehension Questions
1. What gifts did the fairies give to baby Aurora?
2. What curse did Maleficent place on Aurora?
3. How did Merryweather change the curse?
4. What happened when Aurora turned sixteen?
5. How was the curse finally broken?