Science fiction or science fact unit

[object Object],Stage 3 - Learning PlanUnit OutlineDay 1Hook: Introduce the Science Fiction genre by going over the characteristics of Science Fiction via a Prezi. The students will complete a handout that will assess what they think Science Fiction is. Read quot;
The Fun They Hadquot;
by Isaac Asminov. Once the story is read, I will ask the class what it is about this story that they think makes it Science Fiction? As a class, we will discuss classrooms of today and how 50 years ago, the classrooms they are in every day would be considered something out of a Science Fiction novel. Discuss what to expect for the rest of the week's lessons.Materials: quot;
by Isaac Asminov, Science Fiction Assessment Handout, White board, laptop, Science Fiction Characteristics PreziTiming: 50 minutesProcedure1. Go over the characteristics of Science Fiction Prezi. 2. Ask class what science fiction media that have experienced, and have them complete an assessment handout.3. Read quot;
by Isaac Asminov. Why would this story be considered Science Fiction, especially since it doesn't seem so out of the ordinary. Then tell them when the story was first published. 4. Discuss the classrooms of today and how they compare to classrooms of the past, and tie it back into the Asminov story.5. Briefly discuss what to expect for the rest of the week's lessons.AssessmentUse the information the students provide on the Science Fiction Assessment Handout to determine what they know about Science Fiction, and how I need to possibly adjust the lessons for the rest of the week.Day 2 & 3This unit will introduce students to the genre of Science Fiction as a way to encourage students to further expand their reading selections. Using the combination of a Webquest and Pathfinder on the second and third day, students will explore (research) science fiction writers and record their findings in a Word Document. They will also write their own science fiction story in blog format and respond to one of their classmate's blog entries as well. Materials: White board, Internet access (media center computer lab), Science Fiction or Science Fact Webquest, and the Angel Blog.Timing: (2) 50 minute class sessions.Procedure 1. After having the students locate the Science Fact or Science Fiction Webquest, go through the steps of the Webquest and what they are required to do via the Whiteboard.2. Answer any questions students may have throughout the two classes concerning the tasks they are required to complete.3. Anything they have not completed by the end of the third class will be assigned for homework.Assessment Field any questions students have as they make their way through the Webquest. Make sure students are on the right track by observing their individual progress throughout the class period. The Webquest rubric will be used to guide the students through their tasks and assess the tasks after they have been completed by the students.Day 4 Purpose and ObjectivesOn the fourth day, students will read the short story quot;
All Summer in a Dayquot;
by Ray Bradbury. They will then complete a writing assignment that requires them pick out simple facts from the story, as well as writing in depth about the theme of the story and how it relates to their own experiences. They will get and understanding of how Science Fiction writers combine science fiction with realistic elements that provides readers with insight into human behaviors. Materials: Ray Bradbury's short story, quot;
All Summer in a Day,quot;
quot;
All Summer in a Dayquot;
Handout, pencils, and their journals. This will be a group assignment.Procedure1. Read to the class, quot;
All Summer in a Day.quot;
2. Have the students get into their assigned pairs. 3. Handout the Form and have them re-read the story on their own, and have them answer all the questions on the handout.4. If time allows, we further discuss the theme of the short story and how it impacted them.Assessment As a class, we will go over their writing exercise. Day 5 On the fifth and final day, we will discuss current works of science fiction and what that might mean for our future.Materials: Rod Serling's Twilight Zones Graphic Novel: The Midnight Zone, The Hunger Games, Wrinkle in Time, The Giver, Little Brother, The Tripod Series, Z is for Zachariah, Life As We Knew It, and other works.Procedure1. Discuss what we learned this week. What makes Science Fiction, Science Fiction?2. Introduce them to modern science fiction novels that can be found in the LMMS Media Center.3. Discuss what problems related to science and technology that are currently being highlighted in today's science fiction novels. Should we be concerned? Could we eventually find ourselves living in some of the environments and situations being predicted by modern science fiction writers? 4. Ask if anyone plans to check out any of the books we've discussed this week.Resourceshttp://zunal.com/webquest.php?w=115324http://sciencefictionpathfinder.pbworks.com/w/page/46357552/FrontPagehttp://prezi.com/-qssmv0fzce4/characteristics-of-science-fiction/ http://www.monroe.k12.mi.us/files/5775/Microsoft%2520Word%2520-%2520science%2520fiction%2520unit%2520-%2520%25205th%2520grade.pdfhttp://www.sff.net/people/james.van.pelt/teenfinity/SFstory.htmhttp://www.wssb.org/content/Classrooms/tate/content/freshman/All%20Summer%20In%20a%20Day/story.htmhttp://www.wssb.wa.gov/content/Classrooms/tate/content/freshman/All%20Summer%20In%20a%20Day/assignment_1.htm<br />

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