LEARNING INTENTIONS: FANTASY NARRATIVE
We are learning:
- To identify parts of the narrative structure
- To plan effectively
- To use dialogue in our writing
- To identify and use aspects of the fantasy genre
- To draft and proofread written work
Why:
- To improve the effectiveness of our writing
- To learn how to structure a narrative correctly
- To develop effective planning skills
- To better understand the fantasy genre
ACTIVITIES
Once you are ready to begin writing, work through the activities below.
Activity One: Planning your characters
Click on the links below to access planning sheets for your hero / heroine and villain.
Story Map – click on the link to view an interactive map for Tolkein’s ‘The Hobbit’.
Activity Two: Creating your digital story.
If you are struggling to get started, click on the link below and have a go at using some of the story prompts to practise writing fantasy:
www.scholastic.com/teachers/story-starters/fantasy-writing-prompts/
Now, log on to Prezi and create your digital story. You MUST include at least two visual elements (either photo, diagram or video) as well as:
- a hero / heroine
- villain
- setting description
- orientation
- complication
- resolution.
- You must also include a minimum of one original simile or metaphor.
Have a look through the examples below if you are not sure what to do.
