A List of Sci Fi Stories
Story Questions
The New Wave
According to Sci Fi Net: New Wave is an upcoming genre of science fiction that is characterized by the incorporation of new and innovative ideas, themes, and styles. This genre is often seen as a reaction against the perceived stagnation of traditional science fiction. New Wave of science fiction is often associated with the works of authors such as Philip K. Dick, Harlan Ellison, and Ursula K. Le Guin. These authors are known for their experimentation with structure, style, and content, and for their willingness to challenge the status quo of traditional science fiction. New Wave of science fiction is often seen as more literary and cerebral than traditional science fiction. It often deals with more complex themes and ideas, and it often takes a more experimental approach to storytelling. New Wave of science fiction is also often more accessible to mainstream audiences, thanks to its focus on character and story over technical detail. New Wave of science fiction is a rapidly growing genre, and it shows no signs of slowing down.
Thursday, 10/9: Begin Ursula K. Leguin Unit by watching this short biographical film. And this one.
Friday: Read The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas.
Tuesday, 10/14: Read "The Rule of Names" from the Earthsea Series, and answer the story questions. The story is on Schoology.
Wednesday: All-class GD on Ursula K Le Guin stories. Students who miss can do a formal paragraph on the difference between UKLG and the Golden Age writers.
Thursday: Who is Philip K Dick (PKD)? Group test on Monday. Be prepared to answer the following: what is his personal story? what did he believe? what did he create? which are his most famous works? what is his reputation? was he crazy? what are the most important facts to understanding him? which words best describe him?
Friday: continue to prepare for the test Monday on PKD.
Monday, 10/20: Group test on PKD. Groups can use notes. For the test, in the study groups formed last week, a spokesperson from each group answers the questions given last week. Students who miss the test must submit a formal paragraph answering the question, which events from his life had the greatest impact on him? Submit the paragraph on schoology.
Then, begin PKD group project. Students will choose a story (minimum 15 pages), or 2 stories by PKD. Then, read them and answer the story questions on it/them. Then, complete a 300 word Free Write on the reading. Submit the Free Write on Schoology before class begins on Monday. Free Write means you write about whatever you want to in relation to the story.
Tuesday-Friday: Complete PKD Group Project before class on Monday.
Monday, 10/27: Last day of preparation for the group presentation on the PKD story of choice.
Tuesday: begin presentations.
Monday, 11/3: Continue presentations.
Tuesday: Complete presentations and then assigned a Block Letter. inspired by the unit.
Wednesday: Chose the best letter.
Nothing below this line is official.
Friday: Chose the best letter.