1. **Understanding Fantasy**: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the fantasy genre, including its key elements, themes, and conventions.

2. **Analyzing Fantasy Literature**: Analyze and critique various fantasy works to identify effective storytelling techniques, character development, world-building, and plot structures.

3. **Creativity and Imagination**: Cultivate creativity and imagination through brainstorming, idea generation, and exploring limitless possibilities within the fantasy genre.

4. **Character Development**: Learn how to create compelling and multi-dimensional characters, including protagonists, antagonists, and supporting characters, with unique personalities, motivations, and arcs.

5. **World-Building**: Develop skills in world-building to create immersive and believable fantasy settings, including geography, culture, history, magic systems, and societal structures.

6. **Plot Structure**: Understand the fundamentals of plot structure, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution, and apply them to craft engaging and cohesive fantasy narratives.

7. **Conflict and Tension**: Explore various types of conflicts (internal, external, interpersonal, etc.) and learn how to create tension and suspense to keep readers hooked throughout the story.

8. **Writing Techniques**: Practice and refine writing techniques specific to fantasy, such as descriptive language, dialogue, pacing, and building suspense.

9. **Revision and Editing**: Develop skills in revising and editing fantasy manuscripts, including identifying areas for improvement, strengthening plot coherence, enhancing character development, and polishing prose.

10. **Feedback and Collaboration**: Provide and receive constructive feedback in a supportive workshop environment, fostering collaboration and growth as writers.

11. **Voice and Style**: Experiment with different narrative voices and writing styles to find a unique voice and develop a personal writing style within the fantasy genre.

By achieving these learning goals, students will become adept fantasy writers capable of crafting captivating and immersive stories that transport readers to magical realms beyond imagination.

With 20 years of experience teaching writing from grade 1 to 12, I'm dedicated to nurturing creativity and fostering writing skills in students of all ages. My passion for writing extends to successful online teaching, where I share my knowledge and love for storytelling with students worldwide.

With over 20 years of experience in accommodating unique learning styles, I've crafted an inclusive environment where every learner can thrive. 

This intermediate creative writing class is designed for aspiring young writers between the ages of 10 and 15 who already possess basic writing skills and a passion for storytelling.