Fractured Fairy Tales

What Makes a Story a Fairy Tale? Fractured Fairy Tales What Makes a Story a Fairy Tale? Fairy tales nearly always begin with the words Once upon a time or Long, long ago. They usually have a good character and an evil character. They might involve magic or enchantment. A woodland/forest or castle is usually mentioned. There is always a problem, that is eventually solved and the good characters live happily ever after.

Fractured Fairy Tales In the past you may have read a number of fairy tales. Can you guess the titles of the tales illustrated here? 3. 4. 5. 1. 2.

Fractured Fairy Tales Today we are going to: Learn what a fractured fairy tale is. Explore ideas to turn a traditional fairy tale into a fractured one.

Fractured Fairy Tales We are now going to look at a clip from Youtube, after which you should be able to explain what you think a fractured fairy tale is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csdZQZmgKfQ

Fractured Fairy Tales Think about one of the tales you have read lately. Now think how that might change. For example, what would the witch tell her friends about her encounter with Hansel and Gretel? It would not be the same version as the one told by the Children.

Fractured Fairy Tales Working with a partner you are going to fracture a fairy tale. You will need to consider the following points: Changing the setting. Changing the personalities of your characters. Writing the tale from the another character’s view point. Changing the problem. Changing the solution. Adding a little humour. Writing a different ending.

Fractured Fairy Tales More fairy tale choices: Pinocchio Snow White Rumpelstiltskin Rapunzel Beauty and the Beast Ugly Duckling Elves and the Shoemaker Cinderella Sleeping Beauty

Fractured Fairy Tales This is going to be fun! I am looking forward to reading your fractured fairy tales.