Learning Goal: I can identify the features of fantasy books.
Fantasy books and stories are very interesting to read. We can get lost in our imagination, seeing make believe characters and settings within our minds.
Fantasy is the opposite of realistic fiction. It is a genre of writing that is impossible to happen in our world. Some examples include Harry Potter, The BFG, James and The Giant Peach, Matilda, Percy Jackson and The Hunger Games.
In these books we are taken away to a magical and mythical land. Sometimes fantasy books have giant characters, or characters with powers (Matilda and Harry Potter) and sometimes they have make believe storylines, like a giant peach floating around like a hot air balloon.
First, take a look at the reading below:
Next, answer the following questions:
- List all the physical characteristics of the Giant
- How was Sophie feeling when she saw the Giant?
- What makes the BFG a fantasy?
Then, think of the following fantasy books that you have likely read (or watched the movie) previously.
- James and the Giant Peach
- Harry Potter
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Matilda
Can you think of the reason why each book is a fantasy. We know the BFG is a fantasy book because it’s about a giant old man. Use the following sentence stems to help you:
- I think Harry Potter is a fantasy book because …
- I think James and the Giant Peach is a fantasy book because …
- I think Matilda is a fantasy book because …
- I think Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a fantasy book because …
Challenge: Make up and draw your own fantasy character. Think about what characteristics your character has.
Work sample to upload to OneNote: your completed sentence stems, and the challenge if you did it.