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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
Goldilocks and the Three
Bears
Hanzel and Gretel
Sleeping Beauty
Snow White
Cinderella
Three Billy Goats Gruff
Three 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
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)