Shonna Slayton

Lessons From Grimm Shonna Slayton

Fairy tales and retellings are more popular than ever and are a great way to learn storytelling techniques.




Based on the text Lessons from Grimm: How to Write a Fairy Tale, this workbook takes middle-school students from finding their own fairy tale voice to plotting their own fairy tale.




Section One: Find Your Fairy Tale Voice

Discover what is unique about the way you write a fairy tale. Whether you want to write funny, twisted tales or dark, spooky tales, these exercises will help you pinpoint key elements that make up your voice.




Section Two: Brainstorm a Fairy Tale

You will be guided step-by-step through creating your own:

- characters

- setting

- plot

- theme

- fairy-tale magic




This workbook can help you take your writing to the next level. Get started writing a fairy tale today.