Writing Prompts From Grimm

<p><strong>Write a fairy tale with help from the Grimm brothers.</strong></p><p><strong>*100 prompts: 34 Beginnings 33 Middles and 33 Endings</strong></p><p><strong>*Answer Key in the back reveals the origin of the fairy tale prompt</strong>. </p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Beginning prompts:</strong> 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.</p><p><strong>Middle prompts:</strong> 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.</p><p><strong>Endings:</strong> 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.</p><p><strong>Appendix:</strong> 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.</p>