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Mitchell - Fantasy Sci-Fi (Section Thur 5)

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


Assignment Calendar

Course 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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Homework Due Th/Fri, Mar 12/13 2020

Continue with your Fantasy Novella by resolving edits, and revising and then writing your next chapter!  You should be on Chapter 3.
 
If you have completed your outline, but no chapters yet, you will need to get three chapters to me by class time to stay on track!

Agendas for Th/Fri, March 5/6, 2020

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!

Due Th/Fri, March 5/6, 2020

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!)

Agenda for Th/Fri, Feb 27/28, 2020

Fantasy Novella
        "The Smallest Dragonboy": Finish story and notes.
                Paragraph Writing Assignment (Choose One): 
                    How does this story fit into the fantasy genre? 
                    How does this story set up for a sequel?
                        Use at least two examples from the story in your paragraph - and cite them by
                        paragraph number!) 
        Your story
            Share a bit of Chapter 1 or your Chapter titles

The Neverending Story by Michael Ende

            Chapters XXI-XXIII Wrap Up - Share/Discuss

            Sign up for Ch. XXIV-XXVI Jobs here: The Neverending Story Job List and Sign Up 

Homework Due Th/Fri, Feb 27/28, 2020

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!

Homework Due Th/Fri, Feb 20/21, 2019

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.

                                  

Agenda for Th/Fri, Feb 13/14, 2020

Fantasy Novella        
     Sample Story for Class Reading and Dissection:  "The Smallest Dragonboy"
     Make a cover with Title, Author, Picture at minimum.
            Canva
            PosterMyWall
              Or you can use google slides/google drawings/google docs

The Neverending Story by Michael Ende

            Chapters XIII-XVI Wrap Up - Share/Discuss

            Sign up for Chapter XVII-XX Jobs here: The Neverending Story Job List and Sign Up 

 

Homework Due Th/Fri, February 13/14, 2020

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. ;)

Agenda Th/Fri, Jan 30/31, 2020

Fantasy Novella
        Planning #2: Antagonist Flow Chart!
          Group Writing Fun

The Neverending Story by Michael Ende

            Chapters V-VIII Wrap Up - Share/Discuss

Homework Due Th/Fri, Jan 23/24, 2020

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).

Agenda for Th/Fri, Jan 16/17, 2020

Semester Project:  Write a Fantasy Novella!
Let's start by creating a Storyland!

      Video: How to Make a Fantasy Map

      Article:  Ten Tips for Making Fantasy Maps

         Draft 1 of Map

        border

        outline - could be significant to plot or not

                     compass rose

                   scale

        basic geographical features - names for each

    rivers

    mountains

    forests

    desserts

        lakes

    oceans/seas

                                cities/towns/capitols/castles/forts, etc.

Anchor Text: The Neverending Story by Michael Ende

            Check out books

            Look at Introduction