Mitchell - Fantasy Sci-Fi (Section Fri 5) Assignments
- Instructor
- Ms. Carrie Mitchell
- Term
- 2019-2020 School Year
- Department
- Language Arts
- Description
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Class Title:
Fantasy and SciFi
Code:
MLA326
Text:
Various Resources
Rating:
3
Prerequisite:
7th grade reading and writing level
Grade:
7-8
Fees:
None
Max:
15
Can be repeated? Yes
Description: Students will explore fantasy and science fiction genres through reading novels, short stories and poetry; engaging in expository and creative writing activities; and participating in projects and presentations. This class is designed for students who enjoy these genres and wish to discover new authors and stories and enhance their language arts skills as well as students new to these genres looking to explore something new!
Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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The Neverending Story by Michael Ende has Ended! Ironic?!?
Chapters XXIV-XXVI Wrap Up - Share/Discuss
Final Test - Game Style
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The Neverending Story by Michael Ende (and it is the Ende!
Please read Chapters XXIV-XXVI and do your job: (Sign Ups Here)
Fantasy Novella
Write another chapter on the same doc. Make sure that this is shared with me. And,
make sure you resolve my edits and comments after each chapter! (Sorry! I am a little
behind editing right now, but I will be caught up by class with Chapter 1!)
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The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
Please read Chapters XXI - XXIII and do your job: (Sign Ups Here)
Fantasy Novella
It's time! Do ONE of the two activities below:
1. Write the first chapter of your fantasy novella on a google doc (or on paper if
you prefer). This is just a draft and you will certainly revise and rewrite it
several times. Just get something on the page!
2. Write an outline of your fantasy novella that includes chapter titles and brief
plot synopses. This may change as you write, but should serve to guide your
thoughts at this point!
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The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
Please read Chapters XVII-XXI and do your job: (Sign Ups Here)
Fantasy Novella
Complete Book Cover on one of the sources from class, google draw/docs, etc.
You must have a title, your name and a picture at minimum.
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The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
Please read Chapters XII-XVI and do your job: (Sign Ups Here)
Fantasy Novella:
Describe an adventure from your protagonist's childhood that takes place somewhere on your world map.
Include setting, conflict and resolution and a lesson s/he learned from the adventure.
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- How satisfying is the ending of this book to you?
- In what way(s) does it set up a sequel (or a series)?
- Would it work for this book was a stand-alone book?
- Will you read the other books in the series? Why or why not?
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- what the setting is - time & place
- who the characters are - so far
- what conflicts are present or are hinted at
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- Title
- Multiple Paragraphs
- Facts rewritten to fit the chosen genre
- One Picture or Illustration