Here students formulate a story in the fantasy genre

Title – Creating Your Own Fantasy Story

By – Marissa Marler

Primary Subject – Language Arts

Grade Level – 6-12

Directions:

The student will review the characteristics of fantasy literature. Next, they will choose one element from each list in order to compose their own fantasy story plotline. They will also choose a hero name and explain why they chose this name for their main character in the story. They could also choose their major power and lesser power in the story. This would help stimulate their minds in order to formulate a plot line. For the assignment, have the students incorporate at least eight of the elements they have chosen and design a story that is in the genre of fantasy. They will not need to write the story, but rather formulate a couple sentences that explain the major setting, characters, motives, plotline, etc. This is to ensure that they know what fantasy literature is composed of.

Great Disasters: Tornado Fire Nuclear Bomb Earthquake Natural resources dried-up Epidemic Hurricane Flood Ice Age Ancient Super-Society: Civilization Ring of leaders Warriors Artists Super-race Quest for Uber- Artifact/weapon: Immortality Weapon Authority Power Save mankind Super-power Peace The Undead: Vampires Zombies Ghosts Threat Mummies Other_________ Hero Archetypes: Fighters Thieves Magicians/mages Priests Innocent hero

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Name ___________________________

The Enemy: Disease Force of Nature Rising secret society Villain Immorality The Conquering Horde/Army: Humans Faeries Dragons Undead Elves Dwarves Magical creatures Centaurs Other_________ Setting: Utopia Medieval Ancient Civilization Different Culture Modern Day Futuristic Somewhere else in the solar system Other_______ Fantasy Mega-Races: Elves Dwarves Trolls Giants Goblins Hobbits Other_________

1. My hero’s name: ________________________________

   What does this mean?
   
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   Why did you choose this name?
   
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2. Greatest power/deity present in your story: ________________________________

3. Lesser Powers/Power of Persuasion: ______________________________________

   Now look over all of your selections. Your challenge is to create a plotline involving all of your characters, setting, and themes! You do not have to write an actual story; instead, you should incorporate ALL or eight out of the 12 elements you have chosen! Be creative – nothing is too “stupid.” In order for this plot line to be considered developed enough, you should have at least three sentences – but make sure you have included all of your information!

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