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Which subject	English
What age group	Year or Grade 6
What topic	Fairytales
Quantity	1
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Objectives:

• To familiarize students with the concept of fairytales.
• To engage students in critical thinking and discussion about fairytales.
• To encourage students to think creatively and write their own fairytale.

Warm-Up Activity:

Begin by asking the students if they enjoy listening to or reading fairytales. Ask them to name their favorite fairytale and what they like about it. Share with them your own favorite fairytale and why you like it.

Introduction:

Explain to the students that fairytales are stories that have been passed down from generation to generation. They often have magical elements like spells, witches, or talking animals, and they usually have a moral lesson to teach. Tell the students that you will be exploring fairytales together and they will get a chance to create their own fairytale.

Discussion:

Engage the students in a discussion about fairytales. Ask them what types of characters they typically find in fairytales, as well as what types of settings and themes. Encourage them to think about what messages fairytales might convey and why these messages might be important.

Writing Activity:

Have students use what they learned about fairytales to write their own fairytale. They can use the elements they discussed in the previous exercise, but they should create a unique story with their own characters and plot.

Conclusion:

Have students share their stories with the class. Encourage them to think critically about each other's stories and to offer feedback as a way of honing their own writing skills. End the class by reminding students that this exercise was meant to encourage creativity and critical thinking, skills that will serve them well in any subject they study in the future.