Fairy Tale Remix Workshop
In this 4 week class, students will explore the world of fairy tales and learn how to craft their own versions of well-known fairy tales.
Wild and Unstructured Learning
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8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students may need to write or illustrate their fairy tales outside of class time.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
Welcome to our Fairy Tale Remix Workshop, a magical fairy tale writing class designed especially for elementary students! In this engaging and fun four-week workshop, young storytellers will embark on a journey to create their own enchanting fairy tales by remixing well-known classics. Through interactive activities, collaborative discussions, and imaginative exercises, students will learn the structure of fairy tales and the creative process of writing. The class meets twice a week over four weeks, allowing ample time for exploration and refinement of their whimsical tales.
Week 1: Discovering the Magic
Day 1: Introduction to Fairy Tales. Brief overview of classic fairy tales and their elements. Discussion on the magic of storytelling.
Day 2: Exploration of various characters, settings, and objects in fairy tales. Group brainstorming to select key elements for our own tales. Introduction to the basic structure of a fairy tale.
Week 2: Transforming Characters and Settings
Day 1: Character Makeover- Discussion on character traits and archetypes. Drawing our potential characters. Developing the characters of our fairy tales.
Day 2: Magical Settings- Exploration of different settings in fairy tales. Group discussion on how settings impact the story. Create maps of our fairy tale worlds.
Week 3: Crafting Enchanting Plots
Day 1: Plotting our Adventures- Introduction to the three-act structure of a story. Group brainstorming for the main plot points of our fairy tales. Drafting the beginning of our tales.
Day 2: Discussion on plot twists and unexpected events in fairy tales. Group activity: introducing challenges and obstacles for the characters. Adding a plot twist to our own tales.
Week 4: Crafting Magical Narratives
Day 1: Happily Ever After- Examining the endings of fairy tales. Group discussion on how to end our fairy tales. Drafting the ending of our tales.
Day 2: Bringing Tales to Life- Illustrating our fairy tales. Sharing our final fairy tales with the class.Learning Goals
Students will learn the craft of writing fairy tales.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Fairy Tales
Brief overview of classic fairy tales and their elements. Discussion on the magic of storytelling. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Exploration of various characters, settings, and objects in fairy tales
Group brainstorming to select key elements for our own tales. Introduction to the basic structure of a fairy tale. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Character Makeover
Discussion on character traits and archetypes. Drawing our potential characters. Developing the characters of our fairy tales. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Magical Settings
Exploration of different settings in fairy tales. Group discussion on how settings impact the story. Create maps of our fairy tale worlds. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Paper Pencil Coloring Supplies
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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10 teachers have teaching certificates
Alabama Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate
Texas Teaching Certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
9 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Alabama
Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
Master's Degree in Education from American International College
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Houston-Clear Lake
Master's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Master's Degree from Duke University
Master's Degree in Special Education from Moreland University
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Ottawa
11 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Montevallo
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Mount Holyoke College
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Asbury College
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Furman University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Longwood University
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Bohai University, China
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from University of Missouri
Teachers will have at least 5 years experience teaching elementary writing.
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Live Group Course
$152
for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-8 learners per class
