What if the fairy tales you grew up with were actually… terrifying?
This 90-minute lesson takes your students behind the scenes of the world’s most beloved fairy tales. They’ll discover that Cinderella’s stepsisters cut off their toes, the Little Mermaid turned to foam, and Sleeping Beauty’s story was far darker than anything Disney ever showed. Your students will be hooked from the first picture to the final discussion.
Students will:
- Develop reading skills through skimming for the main idea and scanning for specific details in an engaging authentic-style text
- Build vocabulary by learning and practising words in context (violent, desperate, blind, harsh, family-friendly, and more)
- Understand and use used to through guided discovery, controlled practice, and personalised speaking
- Improve speaking fluency by discussing opinions, comparing fairy tale versions, and sharing personal childhood memories
- Strengthen creativity by transforming a horror story into a child-friendly tale
From shocking fairy tale facts to creative storytelling, every stage of this lesson is designed to keep students curious and involved. They will read, discuss, and create – and see familiar stories in a completely new light.
Recommended for older teens and adults.
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Teach English through Disney fairy tales, their shocking original stories, and the dark history behind happily ever after.
