This document summarizes the common elements of fairytales and folktales. Fairytales typically feature magical elements, good and evil characters, and focus on solving a problem or conflict, often with a happy ending. They may also teach a lesson. Folktales originate through oral tradition, take place in the past, and feature talking animals or mythical creatures to explain the world. They also reflect cultural values and caution about behaviors. Both fairytales and folktales are fictional stories passed down across generations.

1. Fairytale / FolktaleBook TalkMichelle DiPintoJonathan LeungJessica RatayJennifer Oh

2. FairytaleCOMMON ELEMENTS:Do NOT need to include fairies.

3. Set in the past.

4. Include fantasy, supernatural or make-believe aspectsGOOD and EVIL characters.

5. Magical elements

6. Focus the plot on a problem or conflict that needs to be solved Often have happy endings

7. Usually teach a lesson ordemonstrate values important to the culture.fictional story that may feature folkloric characters (such as fairies, goblins, elves, trolls, witches, giants, and talking animals) and magical elements, often involves prince & princessesmodern versions usually have a happy endingFairy tales with very similar plots, characters, and motifs are found spread across many different cultures.