What Makes a Fairy Tale?

What Makes a Fairy Tale?

2nd Grade · ELA · 30 min

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Learning Objective

I can identify common elements of fairy tales.

  • 1

    Fairy tales often start with 'Once upon a time' and usually end with 'happily ever after.'

  • 2

    Many fairy tales have magic, like a fairy godmother or a witch, and often include kings, queens, princes, and princesses.

  • 3

    In a fairy tale, a hero tries to solve a problem, and the story often teaches us that good can win.