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1. Science Fiction Introduction
Ms. Marshall-Krauss
8th Grade English
HCMS

2. 4
Science Fiction Introduction
September 4, 2012
• Warm up: What do you think science fiction is?
Examples? What about fantasy?
• Today’s objective is to brainstorm ideas about
what science fiction is and complete an
anticipation guide.

3. What is science fiction?
• Pink-examples of books, movies, tv shows, etc.
• Green-a definition in your own words
• Yellow-a picture or illustration of science fiction
• Blue-your opinion of science fiction

4. Anticipation Guide
• Complete the anticipation guide.
• Reflection-write a definition of science fiction in
your own words that includes examples and your
opinion of it. Finish for homework.