Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme

or setting. Many works take place within imaginary worlds where magic is common. To complete this task you are required to read a fantasy novel of your choice and complete ONE of the tasks below. The task you complete will depend entirely on where your novel was set in a fantasy world, or in the real world. Presentation: A website, E-book, scrapbook, or movie.

TASK 1. For Novels Set in a Fantasy World Create a guidebook for the imaginary world your novel was set in. Think of it as an introduction to the fantasy world. Be sure to include the following: A map of the fantasy world you are welcome to use a pre-existing map if you can find one, otherwise create your own map showing what you think the world would look like. You may create your fantasy map by hand, or by using your laptop. If you choose to use your laptop check the resources page for software and guides to getting started. Dont forget to use the BOLTSS principles (Border, Orientation, Legend/Key, Title, Scale, Source). On your map make sure you show: o Towns, cities and other important locations. o Where important events from the text took place, including a short explanation of the

event. Introductions to: o The most important people, places and things in the fantasy world. o Invented languages for example J.R.R. Tolkien created several forms of Elvish and Christopher Paolini created the Ancient Language. o The fantasy creatures that appear in the land. Are they dangerous? What do they eat? What powers do they have? o Descriptions of all important locations and the events in the story that transpired there. o Important events in the fantasy worlds history. o Any other information that you think is essential to understanding the fantasy world in your novel. o Bibliography of all sources of information you used to complete this project. Examples of TASK 1 Texts: Text The Chronicles of Narnia series The Inheritance Cycle The Lord of the Rings series, The Hobbit Harry Potter series Author C.S. Lewis Christopher Paolini J.R.R. Tolkien Fantasy World Narnia Alagaesia Middle Earth

J.K. Rowling

Dinotopia Rowan of Rin

James Gurney Emily Rodda

Hogwarts Castle and Grounds/ The Wizarding world Dinotopia Rin and

series Peter Pan Bridge to Terabithia Discworld The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

J.M. Barrie Katherine Paterson Terry Pratchett L. Frank Baum

surrounds Never Never Land Terabithia Discworld Oz

***Note that when a series is listed you do not have to read the entire series just choose one of the novels. TASK 2 For Novels Set in the Real World Create a guidebook that could be used to introduce a new character into the world of your chosen novel. Be sure to include the following: A map of where the novel is set/ important locations you are welcome to use a pre-existing map if you can find one, otherwise create your own map showing what you think the world would look like. You may create your map by hand, or by using your laptop. If you choose to use your laptop check the resources page for software and guides to getting started. Dont forget to use the BOLTSS principles (Border, Orientation, Legend/Key, Title, Scale, Source). On your map make sure you show: o Towns, cities and other important locations. o Where important events from the text took place, including a short explanation of the event. Introductions to: o The most important people, places and things in the fantasy world.

o The fantasy creatures that appear in the novel. Are they dangerous? What do they eat? What powers do they have? o Descriptions of all important locations and the events in the story that transpired there. o Activities/ things to do. o Essential skills perhaps a basic how to guide. o How the characters blend in to the real world. o Any special powers that are demonstrated in the novel. o Any other information that you think would be essential to a new character. o Bibliography of all sources of information you used to complete this project. Examples of TASK 2 Texts: Novel Harry Potter series The House of Night series Percy Jackson and the Olympians The Heroes of Olympus Artemis Fowl Author J.K. Rowling P.C. and Kristen Cast Rick Riordan Setting (in the real world) The Wizarding World The House of Night and surrounds Camp Half Blood, USA

Rick Riordan

The Twilight

Camp Half Blood, Camp Jupiter, USA Eoin Colfer Various locations throughout the world Stephanie Meyer Forks

Saga The Mortal Instruments series Keys to the Kingdom

Cassandra Clare New York City

Garth Nix

The House, the Secondary Realms - the Lower House, the Far Reaches, the Border Sea, the Great Maze, the Middle House, the Upper House and the Incomparable Gardens.