Unlocking Fantasy : Exploring Alternate Worlds
Statement of Inquiry: Readers of the fantasy genre can find their own imagination unleashed in the creation of settings which challenge social constructions of reality.
Key Concept:
Creativity |
Related Concepts:
Character & Setting |
Global Context:
Personal & Cultural Expression |
Step into the fantasy world of Year 7...
Areas of Study:
Tropes of the Fantasy GenreStudents view, read and analyse a variety of short and long written and multimedia texts to identify the key elements of fantastical texts.
Students expand their descriptive vocabulary and grasp on literary metalanguage. |
Favourite fantasy creaturesStudents choose their favourite fantasy creatures and consider why these characters appeal to them. They will analyse and present the visual and literary choices made by authors and creators, using this knowledge to support them in writing their own fantasy stories.
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Create your own fantasy storyStudents will gradually and carefully use the deep understanding of the fantasy genre they have developed throughout the unit to create their own fantasy creatures and dwellings. They will methodically plan and write rich, complex fantasy stories around these characters and publish these for the class.
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