Abstract
Students will discuss the works of
science fiction that they read in the Explore Lesson,
highlighting the aspects that made each a part of the
genre of science fiction. They will also bring up those
things that made each story a well-written piece of
literature. The information from this class discussion
will constitute the basis of the expository theme to
be written in the Apply Lesson.
Purpose – This
is the Explain Lesson. Students will determine what
constitutes a work of science fiction. Objectives
Students will be able to:
1. Identify the formal literary elements of literature (plot, setting,
characters, theme)
2. Analyze their short stories using the literary elements as an organizational
device
3. Synthesize information from multiple sources (various stories read by
different students in class) to create a definition of science fiction
4. Identify those aspects in each short story independent of the science
fiction label which makes each a well-written piece of literature
English
Education Standard
READING
Strand 2: Concept 1: Elements of Literature
PO 1. Analyze the author’s use of literary elements
- theme
(moral lesson, meaning, message, view or
comment on life),
- point
of view (e.g., first vs. third, limited vs.
omniscient),
- characterization
(qualities, motives, actions, thoughts, dialogue,
development,
interactions),
- setting
(time of day or year, historical period,
place, situation), and
- plot
(exposition, major and minor conflicts, rising
action, climax,
falling action,
and resolution).
Strand 2: Concept 2: Functional Text
PO 2. Synthesize information from multiple
sources to draw conclusions. Teacher Background
An appreciation for imaginative writing
and science fiction
Resource Websites
http://www.outsidein.co.uk/sadinfo.htm (Information on Seasonal Affective
Disorder)
http://www.davidbrin.com/livingplanet.html (David Brin’s official web
site)
http://www.adherents.com/adh_sf.html (Famous Science Fiction/Fantasy Authors-
excellent list with information about each author and their best known works)
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