Create+a+Fable

=Tips on Creating a Fairy Tale= Similar to folk tales, fairy tales are often stories taking place a very long time ago. There are many elements that are typical to most fairy tales. These elements create the identity of the genre of children's literature.

**//[[image:c3.gif align="left"]]ommon specific elements often found in fairy tales, in the following order://**

 * A particular start and finish to the story. For example: "Once upon a time" and "They all lived happiliy ever after."
 * The story takes place a long time ago at an unspecified location.
 * A presentation of a problem and a quest for a solution.
 * An unrealistic series of events take place. For example: In 'Little Red Riding Hood', Little Red meets a wolf that later disguises himself as her grandmother.
 * Almost always the protagonist (main character) wins against evil.
 * Often at the end, a solution is found to a problem that was initially presented.

//ommon general elements found in fairy tales, in no particular order://

 * Good vs. evil. There is at least one good character and one evil/villain character.
 * A test of morality.
 * Often royalty or aristocracy is included.
 * Events and items are often repeated. For example: In 'Jack and the Beanstalk', Jack goes up the beanstalk three times.
 * Elements of the supernatural, magic, sorcery or witchcraft can be included.


 * //[[image:I.gif align="left"]]mportant rules to remember when writing your group fairy tale://**
 * Carefully read the previous student's story contribution in order for the whole story to flow nicely.
 * Do not include profanities (swear words) or other inappropriate (racist, sexist, offensive) references.
 * Try to incorporate some or all of the 'Common elements found in a fairy tale' listed above.
 * Check your spelling and grammar.
 * Enjoy creating a fairy tale!