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

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

What is a Fractured Fairy Tale?

A fairy tale designed to be humorous by changing the story in an unexpected way;

altering characters, or adding a modern language

and events.

A parody is a humorous version of a well known story!

The Three Little PigsLittle Red Riding HoodHansel and GretelCinderellaSnow White and the Seven DwarfsPrincess/PeaElves/ShoemakerRumplestiltskin

Three Billy Goats GruffJack and the BeanstalkThe Three BearsPuss in BootsThe Ugly DucklingLittle Gingerbread Man

Use familiar characters, plots, and settings from traditional fairy tales to create “fractured” versions.

Setting

Characters

Point of view

Time period

Have characters from different fairy tales meet!

Fractured Fairy Tales

You are now going to fracturea fairy tale. You will need to consider the following points:

1. Changing the setting.2. Changing the personalities of your characters.3. Writing the tale from the another character’s

view point.4. Changing the problem. 5. Changing the solution.6. Adding a little humour.7. Writing a different ending.

Must be true to formYou may alter the storylineYou may add an unexpected

twistCreate a contemporary (modern) versionElements of a novel must be

present

Select a fairy tale from the list.

Read the original version.

Identify elements of a novel.

Think of ideas for the new story.

Write your fractured fairy tale.

Use word processor for final copy.