- learn to write on paper what you see in your mind
- develop details that make an imagined world interesting and believable
- learn how to name natural and man-made phenomena in your kingdom with consistency
- improve your writing through practice and feedback

I am a qualified schoolteacher and teach English, German and French, fostering a curiosity about different cultures and ways of life. I have taken many school classes to explore historical sites around London, the city where I live and work, and ask students to consider how the past impacts modern life, and express their observations in writing. I am fascinated by royal myths and legends and spend many weekends exploring the city’s hidden corners and cultural landmarks and have invented several imagined worlds based on these artefacts. 
I am also a trained artist and visual storyteller and bring historic facts alive through highlighting cultural details and drawing students into discussions. I encourage students to sharpen their analytical skills when they imagine a fantasy version of history and to create a consistent cultural and economic model as a foundation for their imagined kingdoms.

Homework Offered
Each of the 4 classes provides writing time so even if students do not find much time to write on their own, they will end the course with a good outline of their imagined kingdom. In my experience students will be excited to develop and expand their ideas after each class. I provide worksheets that guide students to think about social, economic and cultural concepts that spur the imagination and support their writing. I might suggest tasks they can complete alone, for example I might recommend some research in between classes and encourage students to bring new visuals and concepts to lessons.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered