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Mitchell - Fantasy Sci-Fi (Section Thur 5) Assignments

Instructor
Ms. Carrie Mitchell
Term
2019-2020 School Year
Department
Language Arts
Description
 

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!


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The Neverending Story by Michael Ende has Ended! Ironic?!?

            Chapters XXIV-XXVI Wrap Up - Share/Discuss

            Final Test - Game Style

Fantasy Novella
            Progress Check - have you shared TWO Chapters with me?
            Make sure to keep up with my edits!

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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.

            Here is a doc you can use for this if you'd like. ;)

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Please read Chapters V- VIII of The Neverending Story and complete your task found here:
 

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Please read Chapters I-IV in The Neverending Story and complete tasks for your assigned role:
       Quick Reader A: This person writes a brief summary of chapters I & II.
            Thursday:  KD; Friday: BW
       Quick Reader B:  This person writes a brief summary of chapters III & IV.
            Thursday:  SWJ; Friday: BW
       Question Master: This person prepares 5 discussion questions pertaining to chapters                   I-IV.        
            Thursday:  AF; Friday: DC
        Wordsmith: This person finds 10 new words (and their definitions) from chapters I-IV.
            Thursday:  KK; Friday: JC
        The Artist: This person illustrates an important scene from chapters I-IV.
            Thursday:  AH; Friday: JS
 
 
Work should be done on a Google doc that you share with me prior to the start of class with the exception of The Artist, who can choose whichever medium s/he desires and brings the illustration to class (or shares it if done on the computer).
 

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Nothing!   

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Please read Chapters 15 - 18 of A Problematic Paradox and write a one-paragraph review of the book in which you express your opinion about it and to whom, if anyone, you would recommend it and why. 
 
And, finish your rough draft of your 1-Act Play and make sure it is properly formatted and shared with me!

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Please read Chapters 10 - 14 of A Problematic Paradox and answer these questions on a google doc that you share with me or on your own paper to turn in. Please use COMPLETE SENTENCES!
Chapter 10:  Wh0/what is the Chaperone?  Does it seem to be a force for good or one for evil?
Chapter 11: What does the play on words in this chapter's title signify?
Chapter 12:  Whose/what voices are heard in this chapter?  What is the outcome?
Chapter 13: What is the meaning of this chapter's title? Who gets deservingly humiliated?
Chapter 14: What do 'Codes and Cyphers' enable Nikola to finish second in?
 
Work on your  Semester Project. 

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Please read Chapters 7-9 of A Problematic Paradox and write five questions that you answer as you read. Your questions should be about pertinent and relevant details from these chapters of the book and should not merely be yes/no types of questions!
 
Complete the planning doc for your Semester Project if you didn't do so in class. 
 

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Please read Chapters 4, 5 & 6 of A Problematic Paradox by Eliot Sappingfield.
 
On your own paper that you turn in, or on a google doc that you share with me, answer these questions IN COMPLETE SENTENCES:
    1.   How does Nikola's relationship with Miss Hiccup evolve?
    2.  What are your initial impressions of Dr. Patricia Plaskington?
    3.  What do you know so far about Nikola? List at least 5 adjectives!
    4.  Who is Hypatia Theodolphus and what kind of role do you think she'll have in the book?
  

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Please read Chapters 1, 2 & 3 of A Problematic Paradox by Eliot Sappingfield.
 
On your own paper that you turn in, or on a google doc that you share with me, answer these questions IN COMPLETE SENTENCES:
    1.  What is a paradox?
    2.  Who is Miss Hiccup?
    3.  Who/what is the beef mailbox?
    4.  What is Mr. Happybear's emergency backup plan?
    5.  Who is going to Iowa?
    6.  What do you think of the book so far?

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Please read Chapters 17-20 of City of Ember and finish up your magic book.
Add at least two more memorable quotes to that back cover - things character say or the narrator writes.
Answer these questions in complete sentences on a piece of paper to turn in: 
  • 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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Please read Chapters 13-16 of City of Ember and keep adding to your magic book.
Add two memorable quotes to that back cover - things character say or the narrator writes

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City of Ember Writing Assignment #1: Think about Doon's discovery of the book of old sayings on page 120 when he is researching about fire in the library. He is confused and can't make sense of things like 'hogwash' and 'in the same boat' nor could the author of the book.  What does this tell you about life in Ember?  What other sayings exist in our world that would make no sense in Ember?  Write a complete paragraph in which you respond to each question in full. Do this on this doc or on your own paper.
 
Please read City of Ember, chapters 9-12 and add to magic book of notes, specifically thinking about conflicts and potential themes

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Read City of Ember, Chapters 5 - 8
Add to Magic Book 
                Major & Minor Characters, Conflicts and Chapter 5-8 Summaries
                Quotes, Notes, Anecdotes - anything that strikes you as something you want to
                        remember as you read.
 
Optional: Using the template provided in class (it won't make a whole house!), one on this site, another you find online, or any other method, create a cardboard Ember-style house for our city. Windows are nice so the lights can shine through (at least before curfew!)

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This is EXTRA CREDIT so do it if you would like:
Many times, science fiction authors' writing serves as a warning of some kind. 
Consider some of the readings we have done so far:  "All Summer in a Day," Midnight Sun," "Harrison Bergeron," and "The Pedestrian."  Select one of these stories and write a paragraph in which you discuss what you think the author is warning people about and how successful he is in doing so.  Include details from the story to support your ideas.
 
This is REQUIRED:
Please read Chapters 1 - 4 of City of Ember and make sure that you understand 
  • what the setting is - time & place
  • who the characters are - so far
  • what conflicts are present or are hinted at

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1.  Please read : "The Pedestrian" by Ray Bradbury
 
2.  The protagonist in Bradbury's story is arrested for walking.  Harrison Bergeron is taken away for being too clever and plotting to overthrow the government.  Think of a future world in which something we now do routinely is made illegal.  Write a one to two paragraph beginning to a story about this.  Do it on a google doc that you share with me, or on good ol' paper (hey! What if handwriting were made illegal in the future?!?)

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1.  Please finish "Midnight Sun" if we didn't in class, and think about what makes it an example of a science fiction story. 
 
2. Here's a strange-ish story from 1961 called "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut.  Please read it and then answer the questions that follow it in writing (either on the doc if you make your own copy of it, or on a separate piece of paper to turn in).

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1.  Finish this: 
The Sinking of the Titanic: What REALLY Happened?!?
    First the facts: The RMS Titanic 
    Then, rewrite the story from either a Fantasy lens or a Sci Fi lens.
        Include - 
  •         Title
  •         Multiple Paragraphs
  •         Facts rewritten to fit the chosen genre
  •         One Picture or Illustration
        Here is a google doc to use if you would like!  Simple open it, go to File>Make a Copy and then rename it as "Sam's Titanic ReWrite" if your name is Sam. Then you can write your story and add your picture.  You can also handwrite this if that is your preference!  You will finish this for homework.
 
2.  Read this short story by sci fi master Ray Bradbury: All Summer in a Day. There are some questions to think about at the end which we will discuss in class.