How to Write

a Fairy or

Folk Tale

by Mrs. Pennington

Elements of Fairy Tales

1. "Once upon a time...”

2. Happen long ago3. Fantasy and make

believe 4. Good characters vs. evil characters

5. Royalty is usually present, a beautiful princess/handsome

prince

6. Magic with giants, elves, talking

animals, witches or fairies

7. A problem that needs to be solved

8. Three tries to solve the problem

9. “They all lived happily ever after.”

10. Teach a lesson or have a theme

Different Versions of Fairy Tales

Different Versions of Folk Tales

There are hundreds of different versions of fairy and folk tales around the world!

Think about making your very own version of a fairy or folk tale! Use your imagination

and have fun!

Good and Evil Characters!

Magical Helpers are Needed!

An Enchanting Setting is Needed!

A BIG Problem is Needed!

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Sprinkle in Magic!

Use this fairy and folk tale checklist as a guideas you build your story.

1. "Once upon a time...”

2. Happened long ago

3. Fantasy and make believe

4. Good characters vs. evil characters

5. Royalty is usually present - a beautiful princess/handsome prince.

6. Magic with giants, elves, talking animals, witches or fairies

7. A big problem needs to be solved

8. Three tries to solve the problem

9. “They all lived happily ever after”

10. Teach a lesson or have a theme.