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Transforming Fairy Tales in Our Modern World
Val Gryphin
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(43)
In this class we will be exploring what makes fairy tales so attractive to readers. We will then be applying those components to our own writing, in order to create stories that could make up a modern-day book by the Grimm Brothers.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Fairy tales are engraved into our very fabric. From the oral traditions, to Grimm's fairy tales, and all the way to our modern stories, these tales have conveyed information, taught important lessons and passed on history. But how do fairy tales fit into our modern understanding? In this class we will talk about the importance of fairy tales and their impact. We will tease out what makes them work, but also analyze them for the subtle or blatant biases that were sometimes present. We will...
By the end of the series students will have an understanding of the structure and components of fairy tales. By rewriting an existing fairy tale, students will put into practice transferring those stories into a modern voice, with the contemporary understanding of culture and society, but retaining the timelessness of those classic tales.
Homework Offered
Students will finish assignments started in class at home before the following week's class.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Notebook/paper and pencil/pen. A handout will be given each class for reference, but printing it is optional.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(43)
Greetings! My name is Val. I’m an editor, publisher, educator, and, of course, a voracious writer and reader, particularly in the scifi, fantasy, and mainstream genres. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Johnson State, and a Master of...
Group Class
$65
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
55 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-12 learners per class
