Invent Your Fantasy Kingdom - Worldbuilding Writing Camp
In this 5-day writing camp you will invent and build an imagined world - you create a map, draw and write descriptions of your own fantasy characters and produce a creative reference guide ideal for fiction writing, DnD games or fun.
Teacher Jean
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(622)
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Each of the 5 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 unique handouts that guide students to think about social, economic and cultural concepts that spur the imagination and support their writing.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
In this 5-class camp you will invent your own imagined kingdom. Some call this 'worldbuilding'. As a model for this process we look at JRR Tolkien, who created Middle Earth and developed an entire Elvish language before writing Lord of the Rings. This writing and drawing class is ideal for creating a new imaginative world from scratch and for giving your fantasy ideas a solid outline. You will write and draw in each lesson so at the end of the course you will have a notebook filled with details of your imagined kingdom. A custom-designed handout for each class will guide you with clear examples and provide structure for getting started on each topic. Note: This course focuses on creating essential background details that establish a kingdom, such as geography, laws and rules, history and economics. We will not be writing about plot in class time but you can certainly write stories after each lesson based on your new inventions! Over five classes you work out the details of your kingdom. 1. Geography: you create a map of your kingdoms with names, vegetation, climate and its natural resources. 2. Inhabitants: you develop the species, animal and plant life in your kingdom - and the roles of rulers, sages and skilled workers. 3. Technology: you pin down the structure of your cities and technical advancements, possibly militaristic inventions or magic. 4. Culture: you invent the kingdom's languages, cultural festivals and the food your various inhabitants need 5. Society: you develop two individual characters and define laws and economics that affect their lives. At the end of the camp your imagined kingdom is defined and outlined on worksheets or in your notebook. You can use your unique kingdom as an ideal reference and backdrop for a fiction book, film, TV series or a computer game. ** There is also a 4-DAY COURSE! Follow this link for more info: https://outschool.com/classes/imagined-kingdoms-invent-your-fantasy-kingdom-writing-course-LnqOvtQy?usid=dkfnVoml&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Learning Goals
- 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 creative writing through practice and feedback
Other Details
Supply List
I provide unique handouts for each lesson that provide a writing framework and encourage deep thinking. In addition each student benefits from having a notebook and blank paper for writing and drawing. We will be writing and drawing in each class, so please bring different pens, pencils, colours, crayons, etc. to write and sketch with. You can make your own little booklet of 4 pages by folding an A3 sheet in half - you can then stick completed handouts into this booklet to keep your kingdom all in one place.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2020
4.9
622reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
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.Reviews
Live Group Class
$90
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 42 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
5-11 learners per class
