1. Mrs. Creel Language Arts
Fractured Fairy Tales
Mrs. Creel
Language Arts

2. Definition of a Fractured Fairy Tale
A fractured fairy tale is designed to be humorous by changing the story of a classic fairy tale in an unexpected way This can be done by altering (changing): Characters Setting Point of View Modern Language and Events The Problem or Solution The Ending

3. Titles of Fractured Fairy Tales
Sleeping Ugly by Jane Yolen
The Stinky Cheese Man by Jon Scieszka.
The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig by Eugene Trivizas
Jack and the Meanstalk by Brian and Rebecca Wildsmith
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka

4. Characteristics of Traditional Fairy Tales
Once upon a time…
They all lived happily ever after
Hero/villain
Beautiful princess/handsome prince
Magic/fantasy/supernatural
Usually set in the past
Problem that needs to be solved
Usually teach a lesson or moral
Transformation occurs

5. Traditional Fairy Tale
Traditional Fractured Fairy Tale: Rapunzel

6. Questions about Rapunzel
What was the original fairy tale?
Who is the hero?
Who is the villain?
What are examples of magic or fantasy?
How did the author fracture this story?
What are some unexpected or silly details and events that the author included?

7. Modern Fractured Fairy Tale: Shrek
Modern Fairy Tale
Modern Fractured Fairy Tale: Shrek

8. Questions about Shrek What fairy tales is this story based off of?
Who are the heroes?
Who are the villains?
What are examples of magic or fantasy?
What are some unexpected or silly details and events that the author included?

9. Cinderella (CindaDIVA)
Cinderella is plain and has beautiful stepsisters.
Loud and outspoken—demands to go to the prom
The prince can't dance.
The glass slipper is actually a chocolate colored Ugg.
She likes to cook and clean, and sew.
The magic wand is broken and fairy godfather can’t get the spell quite right.
She doesn’t want a carriage; she wants an Escalade!

10. Fracture a Fairy Tale as a class
Task
Each group is to choose a traditional Fairy Tale they’d like to read
Elect one reader per group
As a group, fill out the summary sheet so you can share your story with the class
Fracture a Fairy Tale as a class