We will discuss what is involved in world building. Learners will engage their imaginations in an exciting world building activity by creating an artistic map of their fantasy world. They will sketch their continents, landforms and waterways. I will have examples of symbols they might want to include to further detail their maps that will also begin to spark their imaginations and inspire their plots. 

 We will begin by learning about various fantastical species and their purposes according to folklore and mythology. Learners will then decide which species they would like to populate their worlds with (and even add those populations to their maps). They will choose what species their main character will be. We will use drawing to deepen our understanding of our protagonist and his or her complex characteristics (both physical and emotional). We will then do the same for our Antagonist. 

 We will begin by learning about the Elements of a Story and learners will begin to plan their own stories. We will discuss different ways people outline their plots (either visually with images or with written notes) and I will have a template for them to use to take notes or create thumbnail sketches for their outlines. 

 We will begin by reviewing what we learned regarding the Elements of a Story and learners will begin to plan the second half of their stories. Learners will go into breakout rooms to share their plots with their peers. This is a great time for students to ask their peers for ideas if they find themselves stuck on a plot point. As a class, we will also discuss plots and learners will be able to ask the class as a whole (including myself) for ideas if needed.