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Identifying Science Fiction

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils discuss works of science fiction that they read, highlight aspects that made each a part of science fiction genre, identify formal literary elements, and discuss ways each can be developed through science fiction.
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Fiction vs. Nonfiction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore fiction and nonfiction writing. They identify the elements of fiction in a short story and identify the criteria necessary in a nonfiction piece. Students distinguish the author's purpose in an expository text,...
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Reviewing Literary Elements

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students identify the elements of fiction, and work on compare and contrast skills.. In this comprehension instructional activity, students read different versions of Cinderella. Students use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the...
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Science Fiction Stories

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students review the story writing process and the elements such as prewriting, drafting, editing, revising, publishing, and assessment. Next students write a science fiction story that contains a title, the requested number of...
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Exploring Space Fiction

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students visit web sites with information on space fiction and collect information for their stories.
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Exploring Science Fiction

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders read a variety of science fiction short stories. Using the text, they identify the components that make it science fiction and a well written piece of literature. They record their observations and share them with the...
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Comparing and Contrasting Fiction and Nonfiction Using Graphic Organizers

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students compare and contrast fiction and non-fiction selections. In this writing skills lesson, students use different forms of graphic organizers to compare "The Three Little Pigs," to Wiesel's Night.
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Imagining Your Science Fiction Short Story

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders brainstorm ideas for their own science fiction story. Using worksheets, they sketch the plot and setting for their story. They create appropriate characters and develop their interactions among each other. They share...
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Pic-A-Fic: Choosing Fiction for Every Taste

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine and categorize a selection of title representing fiction genres. For this fiction genres lesson, 6th graders analyze and identify a variety of titles in the fiction genre. Students then find these types of fiction...
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Science vs. Science Fiction

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students acknowledge the difference between science and science fiction through a compare/contrast activity. They discuss their reading materials together. Students identify characteristics specific to science fiction.
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Symbolism in Poetry and Fiction

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the use of symbolism in literature. In this literary elements instructional activity, students discuss the attributes of symbolism. Students then read selected Cinderella stories and "The Fall of the House of Usher," and...
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Story Elements

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use several pieces of literature to identify specific story elements. In this story elements lesson, 6th graders analyze the story element of character, character traits, and setting for the example stories. Students work...
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Assignment # 1: Merry-Go-Round Story

For Teachers 9th
Class members use e-mail and the merry-go-round story format to create a science fiction story. Each writer begins by selecting one of three prompts, crafting the introductory paragraph and sending the paragraph to the next person on the...
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Goldilocks Live!!!

For Teachers K - 5th
Study story elements with your young learners. Read Goldilocks and the Three Bears and discuss the order of events by making a story panel out of butcher paper. Sentences are given as suggestions for the panel, though you may compose...
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Against the Odds

For Teachers 9th - 12th
What factors help people achieve goals? What factors prevent people from achieving goals? What are the elements that need to be in place to make a team function well? Using Damien Lewis’ Desert Claw and John Francome’s Winner Takes All,...
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Compare and Chart the Stories

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Elementary schoolers engage in a literature study. They make comparisons of two different versions of a story using a graphic organizer. Using the text and pictures elementary schoolers investigate three elements from the story. Then,...
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Small Group Discussion Questions

For Students 3rd - 7th Standards
Support a class reading of the novel Song of the Trees by Mildred D. Taylor with this series of discussion questions. Covering a variety of topics from character and setting to historical accuracy and symbolism, these questions challenge...
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The Martian Chronicles: Concept Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
If you're planning on including Ray Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles in your science fiction unit, use a concept analysis guide to frame your instruction. It covers literary elements such as setting, narrative voice, and theme, as well...
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Short Story Planning Guide

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
A short story is only as strong as its characters, development, and conflicts. Encourage the young authors in your class to plan their stories based on the elements of narrative writing, all provided in brainstorming graphic organizers.
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Science Fiction

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils explore writing science fiction books. In this creative writing lesson plan, students become familiar with science fiction and write their own science fiction story. Pupils use correct sentences and paragraph structure to write...
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Elements of Fiction

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Young scholars investigate themes and settings in their favorite fiction stories.  In this creative writing lesson, students discuss the reasons a fictional story works well and discuss ways to create their own.  Young scholars create...
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Understanding Fantasy Fiction

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students investigate storytelling elements by writing their own fiction stories.  In this creative writing instructional activity, students listen as the teacher reads a fictional story.  Students analyze the lack of rules in the story...
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Elements of Fiction Study Guide

For Students 7th - 12th
Class members must provide definitions for a list of literary terms. The resource could be used as a notebook reference sheet, as a review, or as a group work activity.
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Compare and Contrast Two Books

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Help your middle school readers recognize the elements of fiction in two books. After reading and taking notes on the details of the books, they write an essay comparing and contrasting the two books. Use this lesson to emphasize...

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