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    Fractured Fairy Tales

    Putting a New Twist on Old Favorites


    What 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).
    elements 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
    Fairy Tales and Children’s Stories

     Goldilocks and the Three  Little Red Riding Hood


    Bears  Princess and the Pea
     Hanzel and Gretel  Emperor's New Clothes
     Sleeping Beauty  Rumplestiltskin
     Snow White  Elves and the Shoemaker
     Cinderella  Jack and the Beanstalk
     Three Billy Goats Gruff  Gingerbread Man
     Three Little Pigs
    What 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).
    Fracturing 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!
     Ending: 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?)
    Your 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)

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