Creative activities based on Shrek
Task – letter to mum and dad
Imagine you are Fiona. You have decided that it’s time to tell your parents
that instead of marrying a prince, you are going to marry Shrek and remain
an ogre!
Your parents are the King and Queen of the Land of Far, Far Away.
Write them a letter explaining why you have decided to marry Shrek.
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The letter must be at least 200 words.
You must include at least three well explained reasons for your decision.
All points must be backed up with examples from the film.
Your letter must be in the correct format.
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Task – happily ever after
Imagine you are one of the directors of Shrek. The script containing
the ending of the film has been lost and no-one can remember
what was supposed to happen!
You need to write an alternative ending for the producers by
tomorrow.
1. The ending must be at least 200 words long.
2. The new ending needs to begin during the last night of the rescue when Shrek,
Fiona and Donkey can see Lord Farquaad’s castle.
3. You must include the following characters in your writing: Shrek, Donkey, Fiona,
Lord Farquaad and Dragon.
4. Paragraphs and accuracy of writing is important.
5. Remember to describe the setting and characters!
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Task – wanted!
At the beginning of the film we see a ‘Wanted’ poster for Shrek –
even though he turns out to be a good character. Decide who the
real ‘baddie’ is in the film, and design a ‘Wanted’ poster for that
person. Your poster must include:
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A picture and description of the ‘wanted’ person.
A list of reasons for that person’s arrest.
Details of what to do if people see/catch the ‘wanted’ person.
Details of a reward.
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Creative activities based on Shrek
Task – new character
You are an animator working for DreamWorks and you have been asked
to create a new character to add to the cast of Shrek.
1. Make a detailed model of your character.
2. Write a paragraph about your character including the
following details:
a) name, age, occupation
b) likes and dislikes
c) personality
d) costume
e) voice: including accent and style of dialogue.
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Task – wedding planner
You are a wedding planner and you are organising Shrek and Fiona’s
wedding.
1. Using the wedding list and table plan provided, create a
seating plan that will avoid any conflict between guests.
2. Write a paragraph explaining the decisions that you have
made.
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Creative activities based on Shrek
Wedding list and table plan
Top Table
Seats 7
Table A
Seats 4
Table B
Seats 4
Table C
Seats 4
Table D
Seats 4
Wedding Guests
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Things to think about
Shrek
Fiona
King and Queen Far Far Away
Jack (Fiona’s cousin)
The Giant
Grandad Shrekid
Grandma Shrekelda
Dragon
Donkey
Three Little Pigs
Red Riding Hood
The Big Bad Wolf
The Gingerbread Man
Lord Farquaad
Sleeping Beauty
The Three Bears
Pinocchio
Robin Hood
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 Fiona’s parents can’t stand Shrek’s
grandparents. They think they are
ugly and poor.
 Dragon and Donkey are in love.
 Lord Farquaad is looking for
someone else to marry.
 The Gingerbread Man is terrified of
Lord Farquaad.
 The Three Little Pigs want to sit
together, so do The Three Bears.
 The Three Little Pigs won’t sit on the
same table as The Big Bad Wolf.
Neither will Red Riding Hood.
 Jack will not know anyone at the
wedding, so he needs to sit near
people of his own age that he can
talk to.
 The Giant can’t help eating animals
smaller than himself!
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