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Description:

Young readers and writers will tackle a classic tale three ways in this one-day workshop. Pulling from classic children's literature including fairy tales, fables, and favorites, such as Newberry Award medalists, the group will explore one story each session. First, the instructor will share a lively read-aloud of the story. Second, the class will watch a clip of an animated, televised, or stage version of the same story. Then students will discuss what was the same and what was different between the two tellings. Was a character added or omitted? Was the performed version true to the original? Finally, students will write their re-telling of the story by changing characters, setting, or even crafting a surprise, new ending. New Twists on Old Tales introduces some basic literary elements and rudimentary literary analysis skills to encourage children to think more deeply about what they read.
**Note: A new story is introduced each week. Students may take multiple New Twists on Old Tales workshops to continue to build their reading and analytical skills.**

This is a one-day program.