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Science Fiction & Fantasy
Natalie Deppe & Taylor WhaleyFerris State University
Science Fiction: What is it?
▪ Fictional stories that tell about futuristic science & technology. (SF or Sci-Fi)
▪ Characteristics:
- Based on theories of science
- Science gone “wrong”
- Human element
- Should not be unbelievable
Science Fiction Settings
▪ Future
▪ Space
▪ Different World
▪ Different Universe
Science Fiction Plots
▪ The effect of new discoveries
▪ Different from present day or past
▪ “Solutions” for present day problems
▪ Action-packed
▪ “What if…?”
Science Fiction Theme
▪ Good vs. Evil
▪ Science/Technology & their impact
▪ Heroism
Fantasy: What is it?
▪ A fictional genre that has unrealistic elements.
▪ Characteristics:
- Talking Animals
- Magic
- Medieval Universe
- Mythical Creatures
Fantasy Settings
▪ A different universe
▪ Mythical world
▪ Same world but inexplicable things happen
▪ Quasi-Historical
Fantasy Plots
▪ A quest or voyage and the return
▪ Overcoming a monster or something evil
▪ Rags to Riches
Fantasy Themes
▪ Adventure/Quest
▪ Heroism
▪ Good vs. Evil
Science Fiction & Fantasy
▪ So, what’s the difference?
▪ Sci-Fi might be possible
▪ Fantasy is not possible
Why should I read it?
▪ It makes you think!
▪ Escape reality
▪ It’s fun & entertaining!
Genre In The Classroom
▪ Promotes creativity & imagination
▪ Critical thinking
▪ Independent thinking
▪ Encourages reading
Taylor’s Favorites
▪ Harry Potter by JK Rowling (Fantasy)
Taylor’s Favorites
▪ The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (SF)
▪ Divergent by Veronica Roth (SF)
Nat’s Favorites
▪ Zathura by Chris Van Allsburg (SF)
▪ Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams (SF)
Nat’s Favorites
▪ Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Sources
▪ goodreads.com
▪ readwritethink.org
▪ scholastic.com
▪ Eastern Illinois University: www.ux1.eiu.edu/~cfder/GenreCharacteristicsChart.pdf