Fairy Tales & Superheroes
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THIS TASK
- What is a Fairy tale?
- The importance of Fairytales
- Fairytale Elements
- Discussion
LEARNING GOALS
- Understand a Fairy Tale's purpose & importance in society
- Understand a Fairy Tale's structure
1. WHAT is a fairy tale?
Read the extract ‘Definition of a Fairy Tale’ and answer this question in your workbook:
- Do you agree/disagree with this definition? Explain why/why not.
2. the importance of fairy tales
Read the two articles & write down the answers to these questions in the workbook:
- How are Grimm's Fairy Tales similar & different to 'normal' Fairy Tales?
- Who is Good & Evil in each Fairy Tale? How do you know?
- What do you think the purpose is of these fairy Tales? Give Examples.
3. Fairy Tale elements
Read the article/Watch the Prezi presentation below about Elements and Motifs and answer the questions in the workbook:
- What is the difference between an Element & Motif. Give examples.
- Use this grid in your workbook to write down as many Elements & Motifs as you can think of for the three Fairy Tales you read.
discussion
In your groups, discuss the following and give each other feedback:
- Compare your answers to all the questions above.
- Why are fairy tales so important? Discuss your reasons.
- What is the point of Good & Evil in a Fairy Tale?
- Which Elements & Motifs do you think make a Fairy Tale most fairytale-like?
