Fairy Tales and how to them fracture

Parody First let’s review Parody: Parody – A humours imitation of an existing story or work of art.

Characteristics of a Parody 1) It is meant to ridicule/mock an original. 2) The ridiculous points of the original are exaggerated. 3) the persuasive points of the original lack content. 4) It is supposed to be subjectively funny Characteristics of a Parody

Fractured Fairy Tales When authors modernize or change one or more of the elements of the story, the story is called a fractured fairy tale.

So What is the Difference? Fractured fairy tales are closely related to fairy‐tale parodies, but the two serve different purposes: parodies mock individual tales and the genre as a whole fractured fairy tales, with a reforming intent, seek to impart updated social and moral messages.

Write down any ideas that come into your mind as you watch and listen. Generate Ideas Let’s look at some fractured fairy tales present in advertisements, sitcoms, songs, and movies to get your brain in creative thinking mode! Write down any ideas that come into your mind as you watch and listen.

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Sitcoms/Cartoons Once Upon a Time (2:08mins): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rga4rp4j5TY Bart & Lisa as Hansel & Gretel (1:00min): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-aIDphNRWc Homer Simpson meets Rapunzel (0:22mins): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf5Rk2mwpfE

Music [HD] Sara Bareilles - Fairytale [Official Music Video] (3:22): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgSeF9IBc1M&feature=related Amanda Seyfried- Little Red Riding Hood (lyrics on the screen) (3:51mins): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFj-oQQE5W4&feature=related

Movies Shrek - "Shrek Forever After" - Meet Rumpelstiltskin (1:01min): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnM-_3K_tzw&feature=related ELLA ENCHANTED TRAILER (2:31mins): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myEbJ8NCWAo New Beastly Movie Trailer – Official (2:26mins): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Neo6W1f7hyY&feature=relmfu Snow White and the Huntsman http://www.youtube.com/user/clevverTV?v=SQaZRqlezG4&feature=pyv

Assignment Use familiar characters, plots, and settings from traditional fairy tales to create “fractured” versions. Publish your tale in the form of a children’s pop-up book.

Change the… Setting Characters Point of View Time Period Magic Elements You could have characters from different stories meet!

Criteria It must have a moral See guidelines for more info* Must be in true fairy tale form (i.e. characteristics of a fairy tale) You may alter the storyline You may add an unexpected twist You may create a contemporary (modern) version All elements of a story must be present Must be appropriate for you target audience (young children) It must have a moral See guidelines for more info*

Steps Select a fairy tale. Read the original version. Identify elements of a story within. Map these out on work sheet. Brainstorm your ideas for the new story. Create your fractured fairy tale. Use computer for final copy. Create your pop up book

How do I Make a Pop Up??? Popup book resources How to make a 3D pop-up card or book (re-upload): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XNV9oVf_pU&list=TLDI6m8_NM4xHBRopbdRzT5KTFnyaNOnaJ How to make a pop-up book: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KfLoRMoB5E&list=TLDI6m8_NM4xHBRopbdRzT5KTFnyaNOnaJ The one with the whale: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3ARLgqnsdk Easy popup book: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=686DHL5kCC4 How to make a pop-up art/card! EASY tutorial!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIxrtsftXS0&feature=relmfu Extra: Pull Tabs How to Make a Pull Tab | Pop-Up Cards: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NiU6l1u8dc How to Make a Pull Tab | Pop-Up Cards: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyKUw2FJJr4