1. Intro to Fantasy

2. Why is fantasy important?
Intro to Fantasy
Why is
fantasy important?

3. It gives us a link to real-world problems
Why is
fantasy important?
Understanding fantasy can make us stronger readers overall. We deal with the extraordinary and trigger a new part of our brain, “the unknown”
It gives us a link to real-world problems
The chance to escape but also, the chance to connect

4. What does fantasy do for us?
Intro to Fantasy
What does fantasy do for us?

5. Allows us to explore new worlds, learn the rules of these places
Understanding settings
Understand emotions which leads into the real-world connections and problems
What does fantasy do for us?
Go on a journey with the characters “The Hero’s Journey” and “Adventure Quest”
Allows us to explore new worlds, learn the rules of these places

6. Why might Fantasy want to explore some darker themes?
Intro to Fantasy
Why might Fantasy want to explore some darker themes?

7. Why might Fantasy want to explore some darker themes?
Intro to Fantasy
Why might Fantasy want to explore some darker themes?