What is a Fairy Tale?

People of all ages enjoy make-believe stories called fairy tales. Fairy tales have inspired plays, ballets, movies, paintings, toys and sculptures. There were many fairy tale authors, but perhaps the most well-known writers of fairy tales were Hans Christian Andersen of Denmark and brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm of Germany.

Hans Christian Andersen
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The Brothers Grimm
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Read each statement and discuss with a partner if it is true or false. Provide evidence to support your answer.

1. Fairy tales are popular.
2. A fairy tale is a true story.
3. A fairy tale may have a giant in it.
4. Most fairy tales have a sad ending.
5. Jacob Grimm wrote fairy tales.
6. Some fairy tales have been made into movies.