Engaging Students with Fractured Fairy Tales

Encourage your students to take notes on Fractured Fairy Tales and fill them in as you explore various aspects of this genre together. You can utilize the answer key for grading their notes or distribute it if time doesn't allow for a whole-class lecture on the subject. Additionally, I offer supplementary teacher notes that provide extra explanations for the bullet points on the Doodle Notes page, giving students further insights to bolster their understanding.

Also Included:

• Genre Checklist Worksheet: This worksheet assists students in determining whether a text fits within the genre. They should be able to provide one to two examples for most elements to substantiate that the text belongs in the genre. This can be applied to any novel, picture book, short story, or film.

• Fractured Fairy Tale Novel Questions: These questions are tailored for any story or novel within the fractured fairy tale literature. An answer key is not provided, as responses will vary based on the specific novel being read. Students should record their answers on a separate piece of paper.

• Recommended Reading List: This list features books I highly recommend for this genre. I or my kiddos have read most of the titles and verified their content for appropriateness; some we haven't, but I've chosen them based on reviews by others or because they're considered classics within the genre. The list is organized by Lexile number and recommended grade levels.

Total Usable Pages: 6

Fractured Fairy Tale Fun: Dive into the whimsical world of fractured fairy tales with this set of lessons and activities! Students will mix and match stories, exploring what makes these twisted tales a part of this genre.

• What if... think of the other side: For this lesson, grab a classic fairytale and its wacky, twisted twin to read aloud. Students will use the Spot the Difference worksheet to play detective between the two tales.

• Comparing the Story: In groups or on their own, students will dive into a classic and its quirky counterpart, peeking into each story's perspective. They'll use a worksheet to uncover four plot twists that make each tale unique.

• Retell the Story: In groups or on their own, students will take a familiar fairytale—be it from the classroom library or deep within their memory banks—and retell or rewrite it with a fresh twist. They'll use the worksheet to map out the key changes in their revamped story.

6 Pages Included: 3 Teacher Pages & 3 Student Worksheets

Argument of Cruel Treatment Essay: Fractured Fairy Tales

Students will assume the role of the defense attorney representing a fairy tale villain, crafting a closing argument for their defense trial.

Included in this assignment are the following components:

• Student Instruction Page: This provides comprehensive guidelines on how to write a closing argument effectively.

• Brainstorming Page: A resource designed to help students generate ideas and organize their thoughts.

• Grading Rubric: This rubric outlines the criteria for evaluating both the written portion and an optional presentation.

8 Pages Total: 4 Rubric Pages, 3 Student Pages, and 1 Teacher Page

Rewrite a Fairy Tale Project- Fractured Fairy Tales:

Students will rewrite a familiar fairy tale told from the point of view of another character. Based on this character's viewpoint, the story we all know and love will be changed. They will turn this story into a picture book for children to read and enjoy.

Included: Student Instruction Page, Brainstorming Page & Grading Rubric

8 Total Pages: 2 Rubric Pages, 5 Student Pages, & 1 Teacher Page