How to Write a Fairy or Folk Tale · Elements of Fairy Tales 1. "Once upon a time...” 2. Happen...
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How to Write
a Fairy or
Folk Tale
by Mrs. Pennington
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Elements of Fairy Tales
1. "Once upon a time...”
2. Happen long ago3. Fantasy and make
believe 4. Good characters vs. evil characters
5. Royalty is usually present, a beautiful princess/handsome
prince
6. Magic with giants, elves, talking
animals, witches or fairies
7. A problem that needs to be solved
8. Three tries to solve the problem
9. “They all lived happily ever after.”
10. Teach a lesson or have a theme
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Different Versions of Fairy Tales
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Different Versions of Folk Tales
There are hundreds of different versions of fairy and folk tales around the world!
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Think about making your very own version of a fairy or folk tale! Use your imagination
and have fun!
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Good and Evil Characters!
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Magical Helpers are Needed!
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An Enchanting Setting is Needed!
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A BIG Problem is Needed!
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Sprinkle in Magic!
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Use this fairy and folk tale checklist as a guideas you build your story.
1. "Once upon a time...”
2. Happened long ago
3. Fantasy and make believe
4. Good characters vs. evil characters
5. Royalty is usually present - a beautiful princess/handsome prince.
6. Magic with giants, elves, talking animals, witches or fairies
7. A big problem needs to be solved
8. Three tries to solve the problem
9. “They all lived happily ever after”
10. Teach a lesson or have a theme.