Fantasy Fan Club
Do you love reading? Do you like or love writing?
Join us each week to talk about and write about your favorite books from the fantasy genre.
Crystal Tankersley
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(152)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
Homework is Optional: Learners will post writing to the classroom. Learners can post topic requests for future classes.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 7
Do you love reading? Do you like or love writing? Join us each week to talk about and write about your favorite books from the fantasy genre. Books in this genre include things such as magic, witches, wizards, warlocks, dragons, magic portals, the supernatural and/or paranormal, and more. A growing list of books that fall into this category is available in the welcome letter. This list is not comprehensive as there are always more books being published. Class Experience: - Introductions and Greeting - Social Time - Learner Led Discussion - In the first part of class learners will discuss their favorite fantasy and magical books, movies and characters. (The length of the first part of class will depend on learner interaction) - Writing Time - In the second part of class learners will write about their favorite magical books, movies and/or characters. - Share Time - At the end of class there will be time to share writing. **Learners may request topics of discussion for future classes. **Learners may request writing topics and/or prompts for future classes 2023 ++Week - Week of June 12 Writing - Opinion: Which was better..., Which is better..., etc. ++Week - Week of June 19 Writing - Favorite Characters ++Week - Week of June 26 Writing - Short Stories and Story Ideas: Once upon a time..., In a land far away..., etc ++Week - Week of July 3 Writing - Free write. Learners may choose what they want to work on: Short story, NaNoWriMo Novel, etc ++Week - Week of July 10 Writing - Letters: Letter to Favorite Author, Letter to a Character, Letter to a Friend, etc. ++Week of July 17 Writing - World Building ++Week of July 24 Writing - Setting ++Week of September 4 Writing - Characters and characterization ++Week of September 11 Writing - Dialogue and Scenes ++Week of September 18 Writing - create their own magical creature - Descriptive Writing (+Drawing if desired) ++Week of September 25 Writing - Choice Writing ++Week of October 2 Writing - Opinions: Favorite ________, If I had a ___________, If I could be a __________, etc. ++Week of October 9 Writing - Short Stories ++Week - Week of October 16 Writing - Informative Writing: All About _______, How to ________, Informative Letter ++Week - Week of October 23 Writing - Magical Creatures: All About ________, My Favorite _________, Short Story ++Week - Week of October 30 Writing - Fan-Fiction - Stories written by fans ++Week - Week of November 6 Writing - Book or Movie Review ++Week - Week of November 13 Writing - Opinion: Which was better..., Which is better..., etc. ++Week - Week of November 27 Writing - Favorite Characters ++Week - Week of December 4 Writing - Short Stories and Story Ideas: Once upon a time..., In a land far away..., etc ++Week - Week of December 11 Writing - Free write. Learners may choose what they want to work on: Short story, NaNoWriMo Novel, etc ++Week - Week of December 18 Writing - Letters: Letter to Favorite Author, Letter to a Character, Letter to a Friend, etc. 2024 ++Week - Week of January TBD Writing - Informative Writing: All About _______, How to ________, Informative Letter ++Week - Week of January TBD Writing - Magical Creatures: All About ________, My Favorite _________, Short Story ++Week - Week of January TBD Writing - Fan-Fiction - Stories written by fans ++Week - Week of February TBD Writing - Book or Movie Review ++Week - Week of February TBD Writing - Opinion: Which was better..., Which is better..., etc. ++Week - Week of February TBD Writing - Favorite Characters ++Week - Week of February TBD Writing - Short Stories and Story Ideas: Once upon a time..., In a land far away..., etc ++Week - Week of March TBD Writing - Free write. Learners may choose what they want to work on: Short story, NaNoWriMo Novel, etc ++Week - Week of March TBD Writing - Letters: Letter to Favorite Author, Letter to a Character, Letter to a Friend, etc. ++Week of March TBD Writing - World Building ++Week of March TBD Writing - Setting ++Week of April TBD Writing - Characters and characterization ++Week of April TBD Writing - Dialogue and Scenes ++Week of April TBD Writing - create their own magical creature - Descriptive Writing (+Drawing if desired) ++Week of April TBD Writing - Choice Writing ++Week of May TBD Writing - Opinions: Favorite ________, If I had a ___________, If I could be a __________, etc. ++Week of May TBD Writing - Short Stories ++Week - Week of May TBD Writing - Informative Writing: All About _______, How to ________, Informative Letter ++Week - Week of May TBD Writing - Magical Creatures: All About ________, My Favorite _________, Short Story ++Week - Week of May TBD Writing - Fan-Fiction - Stories written by fans ++Week - Week of June TBD Writing - Book or Movie Review
Learning Goals
Learners will practice discussion skills and clearly sharing their ideas.
Learners will practice writing down these ideas.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
As this is a discussion group some learners may be further along in a book series that your learner is reading and may mention things that happen later. (Spoilers may happen)
Single Learner Classes:
- Single learner classes will go ahead as scheduled unless learner and family request otherwise.
- If the discussion ends early, the class will have extra time to play games and trivia.
- and / or learners will have writing time at the end of class.
Supply List
Recommended: - Learners bring their book to class so they can show the cover or read a favorite line or two - Learners bring to class writing materials - Learners bring to class their knowledge of their favorite books, movies and characters
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.7
152reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a long time fan of books that have a magical element.
To name a few: Harry Potter, The Magic Tree House, The Enchanted Forest Chronicles, Artemis Fowl, The Hobbit, and more.
I love discussing books and movies and sharing what I know. I also love it when learners bring new books and movies to my attention.
I have a degree in creative writing and am currently Revising and Editing my first novel. I am also working on a second novel in the series (it is currently in the drafting phase). In addition, I have a prior novel that I am only just now returning to in the hopes of rewriting it before I revise and edit it. I also write poetry in many different styles and formats.Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
1-6 learners per class
