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Fractured Fairy Tales
Putting a New Twist on
Old Favorites
Slide2What is a fairy tale?
A fairy tale is a short story that includes fantasy and magical characters like elves, gnomes, giants, mermaids, fairies, and other such enchanted creatures (
Wikipedia
).
Slide3elements of a fairy tale
Set
in the past—usually significantly long ago. May be presented as historical fact from the past.
Include
fantasy, supernatural or make-believe aspects.
Typically
incorporate clearly defined good characters and evil characters.
May
include objects, people, or events in threes.
Focus
the plot on a problem or conflict that needs to be solved.
Often
have happy endings, based on the resolution of the conflict or problem.
Usually
teach a lesson or demonstrate values
Slide4Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Hanzel
and Gretel
Sleeping Beauty
Snow White
Cinderella
Three Billy Goats GruffThree Little Pigs
Fairy Tales and Children’s Stories
Little Red Riding Hood
Princess and the Pea
Emperor's New Clothes
Rumplestiltskin
Elves and the Shoemaker
Jack and the Beanstalk
Gingerbread Man
Slide5What is a fractured Fairy Tale?
A fractured fairy tale takes a classic fairy tale or children’s story and adds a twist, changes characters, or makes it more modern (Think: language and setting).
Slide6Fracturing your own fairy tale
Think about changing or more of the following elements:
Time:
Set the story in the present or future, instead of "once upon a time, a long, long time ago.”
Location:
Set the story in a different country, region, or city. Imagine
Rapunzel
set in Los Angeles or British Columbia or outback Australia.Gender:
Change the gender of the main character for a new slant. Perhaps
Rumpelstiltskin
is a mischievous, grumpy female dwarf
!
E
nding
:
Keep the original elements but change the
ending.
Cast of Characters:
Instead of sticking with just one character from one fairy tale, have the characters from several fairy tales meet.
Background:
Come up with the back story behind the fairy tale. (i.e. Why is Goldilocks in the woods on that fateful day?)
Slide7Your Assignment
Choose one of the fairy tales or children’s stories we listed/discussed in class
Brainstorm ways to “fracture” and twist the classic version
But don’t get too far from the original
Fill out the plot provided diagram, outlining the events of your story
Draft your short story, being sure to include the key elements of a fairy tale:
Magical and fantastic elements
Conflict and suspense
The Rule of 3
Polish and revise your fairy tale
Illustrate your fairy tale in some way (we’ll talk about these requirements later)