• The story must be of French origin, but can be translated or reimagined in English. Consider this list!

• Source your story – a translation of the original French or something close – like this. Or this.

• (French Composition) Write a 100-200 word synopsis of the original French story. Or retell the original French story.
• (Alternatively, but not preferable) Write a 100-200 word synopsis of your story with its modern twist.

• (Research)
  • Does this fairy-tale exist in a modern form or format? (are there modern films, stories, etc?)
  • Is the French version of this fairy-tale different than the modern version?
  • Are there different versions of this fairy tale? (give examples)
  • Are there any interesting facts that you can uncover about the fairy tale or its author?

Clarification: Please complete in full sentences with examples!

• (Analysis)
  • What is the moral of this fairy tale?
  • Is the moral the only point (ie. is there an effort to reinforce gender stereotypes?)?
  • Does the fairy tale make sense (is there a logical flow, or does it rely on mechanisms such as deus ex machina)?
  • Who is the audience for this fairy tale (children, adults, both) and why do you think this?
  • Does the fairy tale hold up in modern times? What other thoughts do you have about this fairy tale?

Clarification: Please complete in full sentences!

• (Brainstorming) What can be done to give this fairy tale an interesting modern twist? Address:
  • Characters
  • Setting
  • Plot

Clarification: Feel free to complete this as a mind map / word web / bullet-point list / full sentences – try to brainstorm more ideas than just the one you are ultimately going with.

• (French Composition) Write a 100-200 word script which you will use as an “elevator pitch” trying to sell us on your fairy tale.

• (Illustration) Create a movie poster showcasing your new and improved fairy-tale. It should include some text (especially a title!) in French.

Your poster should include (all text in French):

• A title
• A tag line (copy line, strap line)
• Credit block
• Illustration (consider rule of thirds)

Please choose three questions to answer in paragraph form. To be answered and submitted individually, not as a group.

• Your modern fairytale was twisted! Why do you prefer engaging with modern versions of classic stories rather than the classics themselves?

• Do you think this project would have been significantly different if you could have used any fairytale and not just traditional French fairytales? Why or why not?

• Your poster included a design element called the “rule of thirds.” Did this improve the quality of your poster? How has this changed your approach to future assignments?

• You rocked your elevator pitch. Why can it be important to keep your presentations concise?

• You laid the groundwork for a successful project with the four mini-projects. Why was it important for you to research and analyze your fairytale before giving it its modern twist?

If you worked in a group, please answer the following question as well:

• How would you break down the amount of work each of you put into this project?  Exactly 50/50?  60/40?  1/3, 1/3, 1/3?  Justify your answer as best you can (Who did what?).