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Fairy tales are found in oral and in literary form. They are a sub-genre of folk tales and include many subjects and are not
just about fairies. It often includes stories about a main character and a lesson. Evidence of literary works show that fairy tales have existed for thousands of years.

Watch the video below to see a famous fairy tale called "The ugly Duckling" written by Danish poet Hans Christian Andersen.

Youtube: Ugly Duckling Video

Some of the famous fairy tale writers include: (Click on the names for more information)

Christian Andersen
Danish author wrote famous stories such as "Thumbelina"
the "Little Mermaid", "The ugly duckling".

Brothers Grimm
German Brothers who wrote famous stories such as
"Hansen and Grethel", "Rapunzel", "Snow White".

Charles Perrault
Born in Paris and wrote stories such as "Little Red Riding Hood",
Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and others.

Christian Andersen
Brothers Grimm Picture

Brothers Grimm
Charles Perrault picture

Charles Perrault

For more information on the history of Fairy Tales visit the following websites:

Task

Today you will be a Fairy tale author and your purpose is to create an original fairy tale
to share with everyone, have fun!

Your first task will be to work in groups.

Each individual group member will read a different fairy tale from a list of worldwide fairy tales.

Members will compare story using a chart.

Once that task is completed you will be ready to create your own fairy tale.

You will plan your story by using a graphic organizer.
You will then create a rough draft
Groups of two will edit each others rough draft
You will then email the story to the Webquest.

Process

First teacher will separate students in groups and each member will choose a fairy tale story. These tales are found in the links below. Just click on a book and choose the story you would like to read. Every member of your group must choose a different fairy tale to read. Group members will get together and tell each other which one you have chosen then start reading. (click on name)


Brothers Grimm	Folk tale Collection	Famous Stories

Then you will create a chart in groups to compare each of the stories you have read.
Click here to print a copy of the chart and use it to compare the stories your group members read. On the side of the chart, record the title of each story, as well as the name of the country from which it came.

Once the above task is completed, you will be ready to create your own original fairy tale.

Print a copy of their graphic organizer, and fill in your story ideas before you begin to write.
Use the writing process and begin with a rough draft.
Give one copy to a buddy and receive a copy for editing.
Complete your final draft and email in the link below.

Email Your Draft Here

Evaluation

The final paper will be graded based on the following rubric. Follow it carefully and make sure to proofread. Make sure your story has a defined beginning, middle and end.

Mechanics	1 1 to 4 Errors	2 5 or more Errors	3 No Errors
Capital Letters	_____	_____	_____
Punctuation	_____	_____	_____
Sentence Structure	_____	_____	_____
Composition	1 Missing	2 Clear	3 Weak
Setting Described	_____	_____	_____
Beginning/Middle/End	_____	_____	_____
Problem/Solution	_____	_____	_____
Teaches Life Lesson	_____	_____	_____
Good vs. Evil Character	_____	_____	_____

Total _____ out of 24 possible

24=100%	23=95.8%	22=91.6%	21=87.5%
20=83.3%	19=79.1%	18=75%	17=70.8%
16=66.6%	15=62.5%	14=58.3%	13=54.1%
12=50%	11=45.8%	10=41.6%	9=37.5%
8=33.3%

Conclusion

The main purpose of this assignment is for the student to learn about fairy tales and ultimately create their own. The student will have picked a story of their choice and used the chart to analyze it. Finally the student will work on their own fairy tale using the rubric and will email it and peer edit.