Exploring the genre of 'Hansel and Gretel'
I can explain what a fairytale is.
Exploring the genre of 'Hansel and Gretel'
I can explain what a fairytale is.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A fairytale is a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands.
- Fairytales belong to the genre of folklore where oral stories are shared and passed down over time.
- Hansel and Gretel originated in Germany and was first recorded by the Brothers Grimm.
- Fairytales have specific features e.g. they involve magical elements and often include good vs evil.
- Anthony Browne wrote his own adaptation of 'Hansel and Gretel' and uses his illustrations to convey hidden messages.
Common misconception
Children might think that because fairytales are magical they never touch on serious or dark topics.
Fairytales are stories that have been passed down through generations and often have deeper meanings related to serious topics.
Keywords
Fairytale - a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands
Folklore - a genre in which oral stories are shared and passed down over time
Good - refers to characters that are considered moral and kind
Evil - refers to characters that are considered extremely immoral, wicked or wrong
Features - a distinctive characteristic or aspect of something
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of upsetting content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
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a traditional story which has elements of magic and fantasy
an information text about a real person's life
a text that provides real facts or information
a type of writing that can evoke emotion and can rhyme