14

What do you think of when you hear the phrase “science fiction?” *Write down everything you can think of

Embed Size (px)

Citation preview

Page 1: What do you think of when you hear the phrase “science fiction?” *Write down everything you can think of
Page 2: What do you think of when you hear the phrase “science fiction?” *Write down everything you can think of

What do you think of when you hear the phrase “science fiction?”

*Write down everything you can think of

Page 3: What do you think of when you hear the phrase “science fiction?” *Write down everything you can think of

What is science fiction?

•An author combines real scientific facts and ideas with his/her creative imagination.

Page 4: What do you think of when you hear the phrase “science fiction?” *Write down everything you can think of

Sci Fi vs. FantasyScience fiction

COULD possibly happen someday.

Fantasy is not based in reality: it is purely imaginative.

Consider: Will Smith from Men in

Black vs. Harry Potter

Page 5: What do you think of when you hear the phrase “science fiction?” *Write down everything you can think of

Science Fiction Elements Futuristic Setting Alternate History Contradict laws of nature (i.e.

flying) Involve New Discoveries New scientific principles New technology Different Political or Social Systems Catastrophes

Page 6: What do you think of when you hear the phrase “science fiction?” *Write down everything you can think of

Science Fiction Elements (cont’d)

Outer Space Creation of a Universe History repeating itself Aliens Evolved Humans All humans speaking one

language New Weapons Space Warfare

Page 7: What do you think of when you hear the phrase “science fiction?” *Write down everything you can think of

Science Fiction Elements(cont’d) Parallel Worlds Robots Replicants Cyborgs Artificial Intelligence Mutants Clones Animals more like humans

Page 8: What do you think of when you hear the phrase “science fiction?” *Write down everything you can think of

Science Fiction Elements(cont’d) Body modification Superhuman powers Mind Control Memory Removal Telepathy Ultimate Fate of the Universe Galactic Empires

Page 9: What do you think of when you hear the phrase “science fiction?” *Write down everything you can think of

Common Themes in Science-Fiction Science and technology are

the basis for conflict (problem) For example: I, Robot

Setting is futuristic with technology that doesn’t exist now (might have aliens)

For example: Star Trek Earth has been changed and the people are trying to survive in this new environment

For example: Wall-E, I am Legend

Page 10: What do you think of when you hear the phrase “science fiction?” *Write down everything you can think of

Examples: Here are some examples of movies that fall into this genre. Do you know them?

Page 11: What do you think of when you hear the phrase “science fiction?” *Write down everything you can think of

What is the purpose of science fiction? Make us consider the effects of

futuristic ideas, conflict, and change

Encourage us to keep an open mind to consider unlimited possibilities

Think about the possibility of other forms of life

Stimulate curiosity for new inventions

Page 12: What do you think of when you hear the phrase “science fiction?” *Write down everything you can think of

Think about it…

Think about the definition of the science-fiction genre, the common elements and themes, examples of movies and books, and the purpose of the genre…What are the common tones you would expect to find in this genre?

Page 13: What do you think of when you hear the phrase “science fiction?” *Write down everything you can think of

DARK SUSPENSEFUL INTENSE REALISTIC SERIOUS FORMAL SOLEMN GLOOMY GRIM CAUTIONARYTRAGIC SKEPTICAL WEARY QUESTIONING ANXIOUSWORRISOME CYNICAL FOREBODING VIOLENT

COMMON TONES:

Page 14: What do you think of when you hear the phrase “science fiction?” *Write down everything you can think of

SUM it up…

In your notebook, copy the web that was started on your notes. Then, complete the web by summarizing the information from this PowerPoint. Remember that you only need main

points when using a web.