Fairy Tale Blitz Fairy Tales Begin with Once

Fairy Tale B-l-i-t-z

Fairy Tales • Begin with “Once Upon a Time. . . ” • Are usually about imaginary creatures who grant wishes and cast spells. • End with “happily ever after. . . ”

Fairy Tales (and almost all stories) Contain: A setting, characters, a problem, and a solution

The setting tells the reader the place and time the story takes place. Here are some examples:

Can you guess what story this setting is from? • A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, Rebel leaders were planning their next move against the Galactic Empire…

Did you recognize Star Wars: Return of the Jedi?

Can you guess what story this setting is from? But, for the poor unhappy girl, there was nothing at all. No dresses, only her stepsisters' hand-me-downs. No lovely dishes, nothing but scraps. No nice rests and comfort. For she had to work hard all day, and only when evening came was she allowed to sit for a while by the fire, near the cinders.

Did you recognize this fairy tale? What is its name?

Characters • Are the people or animals in the story. • There are usually one or two main characters in a story. Can you name some fairy tale characters?

The Problem • In the story Cinderella has several problems. What are they? • What is your favorite fairy tale? Describe the problems in it.

Solution • The solution tells us how the problem was solved. • And of course, the characters should live happily ever after….

Now it’s your turn! Create your very own Fairy Tale. Be sure to begin with Once upon a time, put in a setting, characters, problem, and solution, AND make your heroes live happily ever after…