Fairy Tale
A Magical Story for Everyone
What is a Fairy Tale?
A fairy tale is a magical story filled with exciting
adventures, brave heroes, and enchanted
creatures. It often has princes, princesses, fairies,
witches, talking animals, or magical spells. Fairy tales
usually teach important lessons about kindness,
bravery, and good versus evil.
Structure of a Fairy Tale
Beginning
Introduces the characters and setting.
Problem/Conflict
The main character faces a challenge.
Magic or Help
Something magical happens or someone helps.
Solution
The problem is solved.
Happy Ending
Fairy tales usually end with “Happily ever after.”
Features of a Fairy Tale
Magic and Fantasy
Fairy tales have magical elements like talking
animals or spells.
Good vs. Evil
There are kind characters (heroes) and bad
characters (villains).
Features of a Fairy Tale
Lessons or Morals
The story teaches values like kindness and courage.
Royalty and Magical Creatures
Princes, princesses, fairies, and witches are common.
Happy Endings
Most fairy tales have a joyful ending.
History of Fairy Tales
Fairy tales, rooted in oral storytelling, have been shared
across cultures for centuries. Notable authors of these tales
include:
The Brothers Grimm (Germany) – Wrote Cinderella, Snow
White, Hansel and Gretel.
Hans Christian Andersen (Denmark) – Wrote The Little
Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling.
Charles Perrault (France) – Wrote Sleeping Beauty, Puss in
Boots.
Characteristics of a Fairy Tale
Imaginary World
The setting is often in a magical kingdom or
enchanted forest.
Magical Elements
Magic spells, fairy godmothers, or talking creatures.
Brave Characters
A hero or heroine who faces a challenge.
Characteristics of a Fairy Tale
Villains and Helpers
There is usually a bad character and a helper.
Moral Lesson
Teaches kindness, bravery, or honesty.
Examples of Famous Fairy Tales
Little Red Riding Hood
A brave girl outsmarts a tricky wolf.
Cinderella
A kind girl gets help from her fairy godmother to
attend a royal ball.
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