Unit Plan: Teaching Fantasy Genre for Year 4 ESL Class

Lesson 1: Introduction to Fiction - Define fiction and discuss examples of fiction books. - Differentiate between fiction and non-fiction. - Engage students in a discussion about their favorite fiction stories.

Lesson 2: The 5 Story Stages - Introduce the concept of story stages: beginning, build up, climax, resolution, and ending. - Provide examples of each stage using familiar stories. - Discuss the importance of each stage in a story.

Lesson 3: What is Fantasy? - Define fantasy and discuss examples of fantasy books. - Compare fantasy to other genres such as realistic fiction and science fiction. - Engage students in a discussion about their favorite fantasy stories.

Lesson 4: Key Elements and Features of Fantasy - Identify and discuss key elements of fantasy, such as magical creatures, imaginary worlds, and supernatural powers. - Analyze examples of fantasy stories to identify these elements. - Encourage students to share their own ideas about what makes a story a fantasy.

Lesson 5: Steps for Planning a Fantasy Story - Introduce the steps for planning a fantasy story: brainstorming, creating characters, developing a plot, and outlining the story. - Guide students through the process of brainstorming ideas for their own fantasy stories. - Provide graphic organizers or worksheets to help students organize their thoughts.

Lesson 6: Writing the Beginning Stage of a Fantasy Story - Discuss the purpose of the beginning stage in a fantasy story. - Model how to write an engaging beginning using a fantasy story example. - Provide writing prompts or story starters for students to practice writing their own beginnings.

Lesson 7: Writing the Build Up Stage of a Fantasy Story - Discuss the purpose of the build up stage in a fantasy story. - Model how to develop suspense and introduce conflicts in the build up stage. - Provide writing prompts or story starters for students to practice writing their own build up stages.

Lesson 8: Writing the Climax Stage of a Fantasy Story - Discuss the purpose of the climax stage in a fantasy story. - Model how to create a thrilling and intense climax using a fantasy story example. - Provide writing prompts or story starters for students to practice writing their own climax stages.

Lesson 9: Writing the Resolution and Ending of a Fantasy Story - Discuss the purpose of the resolution and ending in a fantasy story. - Model how to wrap up loose ends and provide a satisfying conclusion. - Provide writing prompts or story starters for students to practice writing their own resolutions and endings.

Lesson 10: Writing the First Draft of a Fantasy Story - Review the steps for planning a fantasy story. - Guide students through the process of writing their first draft. - Encourage creativity and provide support as needed.

Lesson 11: Proofreading, Editing, and Improving First Draft - Teach students the importance of proofreading and editing their writing. - Provide strategies for proofreading and editing, such as reading aloud and using checklists. - Guide students through the process of revising and improving their first draft.

Lesson 12-20: Writing and Revising Fantasy Stories - Allow students time to continue writing and revising their fantasy stories. - Provide individualized feedback and support as needed. - Encourage students to share their stories with the class or in small groups for peer feedback.

Note: The number of lessons can be adjusted based on the pace and needs of the students. Additionally, each lesson can be further divided into smaller activities and exercises to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the fantasy genre and story writing process.