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Reading and Writing Fantasy: Novel Study and Creative Writing for Teens
Tassie Bauman Smith
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(389)
In this 8-week course, students will read the novel "Elantris" by Brandon Sanderson, study Sanderson's techniques and use/subversion of classic fantasy tropes, and write and edit their own fantasy story.
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Intermediate - Advanced Level
In this class, students will be reading “Elantris” by Brandon Sanderson. He is one of the premier authors in today’s fantasy genre. He generously shares his knowledge not only with his in-person college class but with fans through YouTube. Each week we will read a section of the novel, discuss it, and then study Sanderson’s creative writing techniques and advice from videos the students watched before class. Each student will also write their own fantasy story, peer-edit another student’s...
Students will gain skill and confidence in literary analysis. Students will write and edit a fantasy project they can be proud of!
I am eager to have your learner join the students from 5-50 to whom I have taught English. Although my original BA is in Psychology, I have taught both ESL and English at three different Universities abroad. I love students and I love literature. I have written a published non-fiction book, have another at the publisher, and have a completed novel in the editing process. I am eager to help North American students get a worldwide perspective on literature drawing from my own experiences as a reader and a traveler.
Homework Offered
Homework is a very important part of this class. Students will be assigned both reading, writing and watching homework each week. To understand and benefit from the class this must be done before class. Students will also spend 3 weeks creating a story, 1 week peer-editing, 1 week revising, and then present their stories to the class.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
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"Elantris" has fantasy religions, fantasy politics, and some fantasy cursing. More seriously, it has several disturbing scenes of people in chronic pain. If you have any questions about the novel, please contact me.
We will read "Elantris" by Brandon Sanderson. This book needs to either be purchased or gotten from the library in time for students to read before the first class. We will also be watching sections of Brandon Sanderson's lectures for free on Youtube for homework.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(389)
I teach all kinds of English classes including writing, grammar, literature, and ESL. I am an avid reader of fiction and non-fiction especially poetry, science fiction, and fantasy. I have been teaching for more than 10 years. I taught English...
Group Class
$200
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
2-6 learners per class
