Elements of a Fairy Tale
To see what makes up a fairy tale, let's think of the fairy tales you have read in class!
Watch this video to see the fairy tales you have already read. What are some similarities between the fairy tales? Pick two of the fairy tales shown, then write down the similarities.
Watch this video to see the fairy tales you have already read. What are some similarities between the fairy tales? Pick two of the fairy tales shown, then write down the similarities.
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Fairy tales shown: Rumpelstiltskin, Cinderella, Little Red, Riding Hood, The Frog Prince
One similarity you might have thought of is the language. Usually, fairy tales contain similar language. A story will start with "once upon a time" and end with "happily ever after."
Another similarity is that a fairy tale is written to teach a moral or lesson. Think of the fairy tales you have read in class. What were some of the morals in those stories? A common lesson is "don't talk to strangers." Another is "be kind to others."
Now that you know some fairy tale elements, let's learn how to adapt a fairy tale!
Another similarity is that a fairy tale is written to teach a moral or lesson. Think of the fairy tales you have read in class. What were some of the morals in those stories? A common lesson is "don't talk to strangers." Another is "be kind to others."
Now that you know some fairy tale elements, let's learn how to adapt a fairy tale!