Fractured Stories/Fairy Tales

What is a “fractured story”?

• A story that is written in broken grammar

• A traditional story that is retold with a twist

• A historical account told by elders

• A story with no ending

What is usually changed in a fractured story?

• The punctuation and spelling

• The names of the authors

• The plot, characters, or setting

• The font and layout

Why do authors create fractured stories?

• To make fun of classic stories

• To confuse the readers

• To offer a new perspective or entertain

• To avoid copyright issues

Which of the following is a good example of a fractured story?

• Cinderella living in modern New York City

• Cinderella as originally written by Charles Perrault

• A biography of Walt Disney

• A poem about kindness

In a fractured version of “Little Red Riding Hood,” Red might:

• Be a superhero who fights the wolf

• Get eaten by the wolf and die

• Follow the exact story as in the classic

• Be replaced with a rabbit

What element should remain in a fractured story?

• The setting must always be ancient

• It should have no moral at all

• The core idea or theme of the original story

• The same title as the original story

A fractured story is most likely to appeal to readers who enjoy:

• Math and Science

• Classic literature only

• Humor and creative retellings

• Strict historical facts

In a fractured version of “The Three Little Pigs,” who could be the hero?

• The Big Bad Wolf

• The pigs’ mother

• A giant chicken

• A passing storm

What is an important writing element in creating a fractured story?

• Copying the original exactly

• Using an unexpected twist in the plot

• Avoiding character development

• Keeping the story as short as possible

A fractured fairy tale may help students:

• Memorize facts

• Learn complex grammar

• Think critically and creatively

• Avoid reading traditional stories