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Fables

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Fables Fantasy and Sci Fi

TLW read and analyze science fiction and fantasy texts to identify characteristics of the genre and analyze author's craft.

Big Question: What elements make a story a fantasy or science fiction piece?

Definitions:

In general, science fiction is considered to be a genre that explores the question "what if?". It continually investigates moral, philosophical and technological possibilities by creating new and exciting realities. (http://www.conknet.com/~fullerlibrary/ReadersAdvisory/SCIENCE%20FICTION%20READER/Introduction.htm)

Magic, above all, is what defines the fantasy genre. From witches and sorcerers to fractures in time, the fantastical themes of fantasy stem from the unknown, the unknowable, and the mysterious. Mix magic well with a classic story

PLAY:

Free Space Strategy Games
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Free Space Word Games
The free games in this section all have a word theme to them. Here you'll find crossword puzzles, word search games, and much, much more. Click here to play.

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Kids Castle ---
Explore the castle to see the hawks and falcons, great tower, guard room, and the tournament. Help your knight get dressed for the competition.

Kids' Castle is a fictional but historically accurate castle based on Nottingham Castle as it was in about 1480.

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Visit Dragonsville ---
Dragons are not just fire-breathing monsters. Find out why.

Enter the dragons cavern, read stories, star in your own story, design posters, send D-cards.Dragonsville is an online collaborative writing project created to provide an environment in which children can write and develop their writing.

ASSIGNMENT:#1:USE THE TEMPLATE TO CREATE A FANTASY BOOKMARK Bookmark Templates

Fantasy Bookmark Templates

ASSIGNMENT #2: Compare and contrast the diferent types of Genres Genre Characteristics Handout

Assignment #3: Choose a Sci Fi book from http://www.baen.com/library/. There are many different stories and reading levels-Be sure to check with your teacher. Or you may choose one of the following Fantasy books: http://www.bookrix.com/_title-en-alexia-hamlett-a-mother-039-s-love .or http://www.bookrix.com/_title-en-michael-sullivan-traditions orhttp://www.bookrix.com/_title-en-yolanda-jackson-peter-carrot-top

Formative Assessment

Prepare a Feedback Sheet

Characters:

Setting

Plot:

Elements of reality/fantasy

Critical Thinking: Wht parts of the story could happen? How would you end the story differently? What parts dragged and could be improved?

Summative Assessment:

#1-Fantasy Cloze Activities theme of the fantasy genre.

Knights and Dragons

#2- Use the characters from your story to makeCharacter Trading Cards

Differentiation-