Descriptosaurus: Fantasy
Fantasy
1st Edition
Published on 12. May 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
274 pages
978-1-138-85875-6 (ISBN)
Description
Descriptosaurus: Fantasy builds on the vocabulary and descriptive phrases introduced in the original bestselling Descriptosaurus and within the context of fantasy develops the structure and use of the words and phrases to promote colourful, cinematic writing. This essential guide will enable children to take their writing to the next level. It incorporates the essential skills and creative devices that are used in other genres while extending to themes of battle, sieges, magic and mystery to unleash children's imaginations.
This new system also provides a contextualised alternative to textbook grammar and will assist children in acquiring, understanding and applying the grammar required to improve their writing, both creative and technical.
This new system also provides a contextualised alternative to textbook grammar and will assist children in acquiring, understanding and applying the grammar required to improve their writing, both creative and technical.
Reviews / Votes
"The book incorporates the essential skills and creative devices that are used in other genres while extending to themes of battle, sieges, magic and mystery to unleash children's imaginations. The outstanding feature of the books to me is the superb way in which they introduce a phenomenally wide vocabulary; a fundamental part of descriptive writing, but an area where inspiration can be sadly lacking - but not when these books are to hand! Fantasy is a hugely popular genre with young readers and the ideas in this book will really inspire them. A book not to be missed." - Sarah Brew, Parents in TouchMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Further/Vocational Education, Postgraduate, Professional, and Professional Practice & Development
Illustrations
19 s/w Zeichnungen, 10 s/w Tabellen
10 Tables, black and white; 19 Line drawings, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 174 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
535 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-85875-6 (9781138858756)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
05/2016
1st Edition
Routledge
€242.20
Shipment within 10-20 days
Person
Alison Wilcox has extensive teaching experience in schools in England and Scotland. Colleagues describe her methods as 'innovative and inspirational to even the most reluctant of writers'.
Content
INTRODUCTION
KEY ELEMENTS
PART A - SETTING
CHAPTER 1 HOOKS TO BUILD SUSPENSE
CHAPTER 2 PORTALS
CHAPTER 3 TUNNELS
PART B - FANTASY CHARACTERS
CHAPTER 4 HEIGHT & SHAPE
CHAPTER 5 HEAD & FACE
CHAPTER 6 EYES
CHAPTER 7 MOUTH, TEETH & EARS
CHAPTER 8 HAIR & FACIAL HAIR
CHAPTER 9 HANDS & FINGERS
CHAPTER 10 VOICE
CHAPTER 11 CLOTHES & WEAPONS
PART C - MAGIC
CHAPTER 12 MAGICAL INSTRUMENTS & INGREDIENTS
CHAPTER 13 MAGICAL INTERACTION & REACTION
PART D - SIEGES & BATTLES
CHAPTER 14 ATTACKING A CASTLE, FORTRESS, OR WALLED CITY
CHAPTER 15 DEFENDING A CASTLE, FORTRESS OR WALLED CITY
CHAPTER 16 DAMAGE & DESTRUCTION
CHAPTER 17 BATTLE
CHAPTER 18 REACTION TO SIEGES & FIGHTING
CHAPTER 19 REACTION TO INJURIES, WOUNDS & PAIN
APPENDIX
PLANNING A FANTASY STORY
Plot Planning Sheet
Hero Planning Sheet
Villain Planning Sheet
Creature Planning Sheet
Fantasy Character Planning Sheet
Object Planning Sheet
S(C)IR - The Setting
S(C)IR - Magic
S(C)IR - Siege
S(C)IR - Battles
KEY ELEMENTS
PART A - SETTING
CHAPTER 1 HOOKS TO BUILD SUSPENSE
CHAPTER 2 PORTALS
CHAPTER 3 TUNNELS
PART B - FANTASY CHARACTERS
CHAPTER 4 HEIGHT & SHAPE
CHAPTER 5 HEAD & FACE
CHAPTER 6 EYES
CHAPTER 7 MOUTH, TEETH & EARS
CHAPTER 8 HAIR & FACIAL HAIR
CHAPTER 9 HANDS & FINGERS
CHAPTER 10 VOICE
CHAPTER 11 CLOTHES & WEAPONS
PART C - MAGIC
CHAPTER 12 MAGICAL INSTRUMENTS & INGREDIENTS
CHAPTER 13 MAGICAL INTERACTION & REACTION
PART D - SIEGES & BATTLES
CHAPTER 14 ATTACKING A CASTLE, FORTRESS, OR WALLED CITY
CHAPTER 15 DEFENDING A CASTLE, FORTRESS OR WALLED CITY
CHAPTER 16 DAMAGE & DESTRUCTION
CHAPTER 17 BATTLE
CHAPTER 18 REACTION TO SIEGES & FIGHTING
CHAPTER 19 REACTION TO INJURIES, WOUNDS & PAIN
APPENDIX
PLANNING A FANTASY STORY
Plot Planning Sheet
Hero Planning Sheet
Villain Planning Sheet
Creature Planning Sheet
Fantasy Character Planning Sheet
Object Planning Sheet
S(C)IR - The Setting
S(C)IR - Magic
S(C)IR - Siege
S(C)IR - Battles