Diving Into the Little Mermaid Twisted Tale Graphic Novel
Join us as we dive deep into the story of The Little Mermaid by comparing the original fairytale to the Disney movie, reading the "what if" Twisted Tale graphic novel for teens, and writing our own "what if" story.
Mrs. Waz
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Before the start of class - Read Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid. After Week 1 Session - Watch Disney's animated The Little Mermaid and be prepared to compare and contrast with the original story (take notes). After Week 2 Session - Read "Part of Your World" and think about how you might have written it differently. After Week 3 Session - Write a 1-2 page summary of how you would have answered the question "What if Ariel had not defeated Ursula the Sea Witch?"Class Experience
Get $10 off your first class with me, with coupon code WAZGGUV410 until Dec 15, 2023! (one-time use, valid only on multi-session classes) The Little Mermaid is a classic fairytale. Originally written by Hans Christian Andersen, it was adapted into a popular Disney animated film, and then adapted again into a popular Disney live-action film. In this class, we will discuss the differences between the original story (with less of a happy ending) and the animated film, and then get into the Twisted Tale, which explores the idea: What if Ariel had not defeated Ursula the Sea Witch? For this class, you will need a copy of "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen. I recommend "The Little Mermaid and Other Fairy Tales: MinaLima Edition," because it's gorgeous and you can get it used in hardback for a good price. However, any copy, as long as it's the true original, will do. You will also need access to the Little Mermaid animated movie from Disney, as well as the graphic novel, "Part of Your World," by Stephanie Kate Strohm. Before the first class, you will need to have read the Hans Christian Andersen story. Week 1: Discuss the original fairytale, The Little Mermaid, and recognize story elements, such as plot, characters, etc. Week 2: Discuss the differences between the Little Mermaid fairytale and the animated film. Week 3: Discuss "Part of Your World," and its place as an alternate ending to the Disney version. Week 4: We will share our own alternate endings to Disney's the Little Mermaid.
Learning Goals
Students will discuss story elements, make comparisons, and write a creative "what-if" piece.
Other Details
Supply List
The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen The Little Mermaid animated movie by Disney "Part of Your World" by Stephanie Kate Strohm
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I love books, comics, and writing. I have been an English teacher, a homeschool mom, a seller of used books, and a writer for Comic Book Resources, among other things. I love Star Wars, Ninja Turtles, Star Trek, Marvel, history, biographies, and spreading the joy of reading and writing.Reviews
Live Group Class
$68
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-9 learners per class
