Fractured fairy tales re-imagine a traditional story by changing it in some substantial way.  Students in this class will be encouraged to examine a known 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 after 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 course, students should have a well-written fractured fairy tale to share with you.

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

Lesson 2:
Ready for Rescue
Antagonist/Protagonist/Archetypes

Lesson 3: 
The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig by Eugene Trivizas
Character motivation

Lesson 4:
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by John Scieszka
Exciting word choice/ Point of view/ Perspective

Lesson 5:
Setting elements
Goldie Locks has Chicken Pox by Erin Dealey

Week 6:
The Dog Who Cried Woof
Effective Endings