Students will be encouraged to fracture a fairy tales by re-imagine a traditional story and changing it in some substantial way.  However, if a student has no interest in writing a fairy tale, no problem!  This class is dedicated to exploring the imagination, and all story ideas will be welcomed!
Students in this class will be encouraged to examine a story's elements (characters, setting, plot, theme, point of view, etc.) and think about how they can improve upon it in some way.  
Soft skills such as communication, listening, and respectful critique will be taught throughout this course.  In addition, every student will have ample time during lessons to discuss ideas and to encourage classmates to think and write in unexpected ways.  
Each lesson will follow the same format, but with a different learning emphasis:
First, students will be encouraged (but not required) to share something important to them with the class.  It may be a treasured possession, a memory, or something that they are looking forward to.
Next, students will have a chance to share any new writing they have accomplished since the previous lesson.  The rest of the class will thoughtfully and respectfully offer insight, opinions and suggestions after listening.
Then, I will read an example of a fractured fairy tale that will illustrate the day's topic.
Afterward, the day's lesson topic will be introduced and practiced.
Finally, I will meet individually with students as the rest of the learners write.  This will enable each student and me to have 1:1 tutoring time within this whole-group setting. The time for each 1:1 time will depend upon the number of students in the class.
By the end of this week-long class, students should have a well-written story to share.

The scope and sequence will be as follows:
Day 1:
Plot structure
Ninja Red Riding Hood by Corey Rosen Schwartz

Day 2:
Character motivation
Antagonist/Protagonist/Archetypes
The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig by Eugene Trivizas

Day 3: 
Point of view, Perspective
Vivid writing
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by John Scieszka

Day 4:
Setting elements
Ready for Rescue

Day 5:
The Dog Who Cried Woof by Nancy Coffelt
Effective Endings