Ready for Grimm with a grin? This adaptation of "Rumpelstiltskin" presents the original events of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale with a healthy dose of wit and humor. When a miller brags to the king that his daughter can spin straw into gold, the girl finds herself locked in a dungeon with a roomful of straw to spin. A strange little man appears and promises to complete the task—for a fee. But what happens when he asks a price she is unwilling to pay? So begins one of the all-time classic fairy tales.

This 10-page download includes the following:

• 2-page teacher guide
• 8-page Reader's Theater adaptation for grades 4-8

Play Length: Approximately 30 minutes

Recommended Age: Grades 4-8

The 2-page teacher guide includes:

• Details on the fairy tale's themes and history
• Summary of the story
• Teachable terms
• Big questions
• Connections to other works
• Anticipatory, recall, and discussion questions