Homework Due Th/Fri, Oct 17/18, 2019
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.
Mitchell - Fantasy Sci-Fi (Section Thur 5)
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Course Description
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Class Title: |
Fantasy and SciFi |
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MLA326 |
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Text: |
Various Resources |
Rating: |
3 |
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Prerequisite: |
7th grade reading and writing level |
Grade: |
7-8 |
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Fees: |
None |
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15 |
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Can be repeated? Yes |
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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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Agenda for Thurs/Fri, Oct 10/11, 2019
Turn in your City of Ember Writing Assignment #1
Warm Up: 1o Minute Quick Write using this as your conflict - aliens land in your back yard. Write in first person (I) and include dialogue. Attempt to establish and resolve the conflict!
Should have: Settings, Major & Minor Characters, Conflicts and Ch 1-12 Summaries
What's Lina See?
On a piece of white paper (or the back of a can label!), draw what the narrator describes Lina drawing. Be accurate and true to the book - so blue colored pencil only!
Homework Due Th/Fri, Oct 10/11, 2019
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.
Agenda for Th/Fri, Oct 3/4, 2019
Warm Up: Quick Write/Dialogue between 2 or 3 characters generated here.
City of Ember
Turn in Ember house if you made one
Check and Add to Magic Books
Should have: Setting, Major & Minor Characters, Conflicts and Ch 1-8 Summaries
Character Comparison Chart
Select two similar but different characters from these chapters and create a
Venn Diagram to compare and contrast them. But, your diagram must be in the
shape of something that is relevant to the book - not just the typical circles. ;)
Homework Due Thursday/Friday, Oct. 3/4, 2019
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!
Class Agenda for Thursday/Friday, Sept. 26/27, 2019
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!)
Homework Due Thurs./Fri., Sept. 26/27, 2019
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
Class Agenda for Thursday/Friday, Sept. 19/20, 2019
Warm Up: Elements of Sci Fi #3: Plot Keywords
Homework Check: What did you make illegal? Make sure to turn in or share your story start with me!
Imagine...Then Write! (First-Person, Journal Style)
1. ...a catastrophic event has happened on earth that has poisoned the atmosphere.
Where could people go to survive? What would life be like?
2. ...you live in a place with only artificial light. Where might that be? How would
people survive?
3. ...you live in a world with that is running out of food and other necessities. How would people feel? What would they do?
City of Ember
Book Check Out
Quick Intro
Homework Due Thursday/Friday, Sept. 19/20, 2019
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?!?)
Agenda for Thurs/Fri, Sept. 12/13, 2019
Warm Up: Elements of Sci Fi #2: Setting
Discussion and Turn in/Share Questions
"The Pedestrian" by Ray Bradbury
Homework Due Thursday/Friday, Sept. 12/13, 2019
Due Thursday/Friday, September 12/13, 2019
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).
Agenda for Thursday/Friday, September 5/6, 2019
Draw/Sketch
Label Powers/Abilities/Weaknesses
Turn in Titanic Re-Writes (or make sure they are shared with me!)
All Summer in a Day - Discussion
Midnight Sun - A script from the classic sci-fi show, The Twilight Zone.
Homework Due Thursday/Friday, Sept. 5/6 2019
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.
Agenda for Thursday/Friday, Aug. 29/30, 2019
Welcome! General Class Info, Computer Check, etc.
What's the Difference Between Fantasy and Science Fiction?
Group Activity
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.
Welcome!
It's exciting to start a new academic year in an amazing new building!
I will post class agendas and homework assignments here each week.
The same information can be found here: Carrie Mitchell's APEX Website
Looking forward to a great year!
Carrie Mitchell