Additional Information:
- Fairy tale
- Non-English author
Synopsis: "Hansel and Gretel" begins with a poor family of two parents and two children. The family was so poor in time of famine that there was not enough food to feed everyone. So the mother decided it was best to abandon the two children, Hansel and Gretel, deep in the forest. The children grew tired and hungry and came across a house made of bread and candy. As the two began eating from the house, a wicked witch captured them and intended to eat them for supper. However, the witch was nearly blind, and Gretel tricked her into stepping into her own oven and burning to death. Hansel and Gretel were free, gathered precious stones from the witch's house and went home. They brought the valuables to their father (their mother had died) and the three lived in happiness.
Book Notes: This is one of the many fairy tales collected by the Brother's Grimm. The entire book is a thick anthology full of folk tales from ancient Germany. If these stories are read aloud to children, it may be a good idea to find a picture book of the desired story, since there are no illustrations in this anthology. It is important to consider the context of the story as well. Some fairy tales can be very dark and violent, so they may be more appropriate for older elementary students.
Critique: "Hansel and Gretel" is a classic, well-known fairy tale that has been redone through picture books and movies. It is a fabulous fairy tale to read aloud because many students are already familiar with it. It also has less graphic violence than other Grimm's fairy tales. It would be great to read around Halloween since there is a wicked witch involved.
Classroom Activities: Fairy tales are great to use in the classroom as a general story time entertainment or to teach specific content. Children love to listen to fairy tales that are familiar, such as "Snow White" and "Little Red Riding Hood." Fairy tales are useful in the classroom to teach about message, morals, or folktales. Below are resources for fairy tale use in the classroom.
Hansel and Gretel activities: http://manelleoliphant.com/10-fun-and-free-hansel-and-gretel-activities-for-kids/
Teaching ideas: http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/library/books/hanselandgretel.htm
Hansel and Gretel puzzles: http://www.printactivities.com/Theme-Printables/printable-hansel-gretel-activities.html
Additional Resources:
YouTube presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x9zT3J-7Yk
Brothers Grimm audio book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J-1pMESTI0
Book Notes: This is one of the many fairy tales collected by the Brother's Grimm. The entire book is a thick anthology full of folk tales from ancient Germany. If these stories are read aloud to children, it may be a good idea to find a picture book of the desired story, since there are no illustrations in this anthology. It is important to consider the context of the story as well. Some fairy tales can be very dark and violent, so they may be more appropriate for older elementary students.
Critique: "Hansel and Gretel" is a classic, well-known fairy tale that has been redone through picture books and movies. It is a fabulous fairy tale to read aloud because many students are already familiar with it. It also has less graphic violence than other Grimm's fairy tales. It would be great to read around Halloween since there is a wicked witch involved.
Classroom Activities: Fairy tales are great to use in the classroom as a general story time entertainment or to teach specific content. Children love to listen to fairy tales that are familiar, such as "Snow White" and "Little Red Riding Hood." Fairy tales are useful in the classroom to teach about message, morals, or folktales. Below are resources for fairy tale use in the classroom.
Hansel and Gretel activities: http://manelleoliphant.com/10-fun-and-free-hansel-and-gretel-activities-for-kids/
Teaching ideas: http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/library/books/hanselandgretel.htm
Hansel and Gretel puzzles: http://www.printactivities.com/Theme-Printables/printable-hansel-gretel-activities.html
Additional Resources:
YouTube presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x9zT3J-7Yk
Brothers Grimm audio book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J-1pMESTI0
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