Fan Fiction (Ages 10-13)
Overview
Can’t get enough of Hogwarts or Diagon Alley? Don’t think Katniss made the right decision in The Hunger Games? In this fan fiction workshop, students get a chance to make their favourite characters do things their way or write a new story in the same fictional world! They can alter plots, reincarnate characters and do plenty more. There’s only one rule: it needs to be convincing. (Note: Students must bring at least one book from their chosen series to refer to during class.)
Learning objectives
Specific to this workshop:
- Be introduced to the world of fan fiction
- Consider how to create new characters, settings or storylines for the fictional world of their choice
- Discuss and analyse the genre of the original book or series and features of the genre
- Discuss and analyse the existing characters to be able to write about them consistently
- Be introduced to ECP process of writing and revising
- Stretch creative thinking and take creative risks
- Use a variety of techniques to portray characters
- Develop more complex plots with consistency and logic
- Experiment with new techniques, devices and structure
- Improve writing skills through individualised feedback from the teacher
- Edit their writing to keep the reader engaged
- Practise proofreading and editing skills
- Develop creativity and collaboration through a workshop environment
- Learn to look at own work critically and consider how to improve it
- Learn to be open to and respond to constructive feedback
Skill-Building
For children aged
10 to 1213 Up
