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

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

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

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

Traditional Fairy Tale Traditional Fractured Fairy Tale: Rapunzel

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?

Modern Fractured Fairy Tale: Shrek Modern Fairy Tale Modern Fractured Fairy Tale: Shrek

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?

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!

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