Writing Prompts From Grimm: A Fairy-Tale Themed Workbook for Grades 7 - 12

Write a fairy tale with help from the Grimm brothers.*100 prompts: 34 Beginnings 33 Middles and 33 Endings*Answer Key in the back reveals the origin of the fairy tale prompt. This book is divided into three sections of prompts: Beginnings Middles and Endings. Each section works on a different aspect of storytelling and logical thinking. Think of the formula as ABC.Beginning prompts: Students are given A and have to come up with what leads to B and C. Generally these prompts give characters and setting but few clues about conflict and plot.Middle prompts: This type of prompt works on the middle logic of a story. Students are given B and have to come up with a logical start A as well as a logical conclusion C. The conflict is well underway so they have to unravel what is going on.Endings: Starting with the conclusion C students work the logic backward to arrive at A and B. Like a detective walking in on a crime scene they have to come up with characters and motivations and a logical plot that makes sense with the ending.Appendix: This section lists the story prompt with its original source. Once students have written their stories they can go and read the Grimms version and compare ideas.