Writing Projects
Folk Tale: Stories or legends that are told over and over from one generation to the next Fairy Tale: Fictional story that may feature magical creatures, usually written for children Tall Tales: Began in the 1800's as a way for pioneers to understand the greatness of the American west What are they?
Tales We Know… Jack and the Beanstalk Cinderella Three Little Pigs Little Red Riding Hood Goldilocks and the Three Bears The Ugly Duckling The Gingerbread Man Hansel and Gretel The Princess and the Pea Sleeping Beauty Little Mermaid Beauty and the Beast Pecos Bill Paul Bunyan Johnny Appleseed Davy Crockett Rapunzel Rumpelstiltskin Rumpelstiltskin Three Billy Goats Gruff Robin Hood Peter Pan Goldilocks Chicken Little Princess and the Frog
YYou will write an alternate (someone else’s point of view) version of one of the Tales we discussed before or another Mrs. Shetler approves. TThis is a creative, narrative writing project, but prior knowledge of story can be used. YYou are making it into a picture book. Project
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
Written by: Jon Scieskza The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
Requirements: Narrative : dialog used with quotations Creative Title Typed (on Googledocs) Illustrations after printed Length: up to you! But remember, the more detail the better the story! Picture Book Rubric (hand out)
Going above and beyond… Similes and Metaphors Alliterations Idioms Onomatopoeia Personification Hyperbole
Presentation: You will present your story to a partner, a small group, and maybe another class. Due: Monday, February 23 rd