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. With its focus on innovation and creativity, it is sure to continue to inspire new generations of science fiction fans.
Wednesday: Begin Ursula K. Leguin Unit by watching this short biographical film. And this one.
Thursday: Read The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas.
Friday: Read The Rule of Names from the Earthsea Series.
Monday, 3/17: 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.
Tuesday: Day 2 of the GD on UKLG. Students who miss one day can do a formal paragraph on the difference between UKLG and the Golden Age writers. Students who miss two can write a second paragraph on the theme of Those Who Walk Away from Omelas.
Wednesday: Watched films on Philip K.Dick and talked about them.
Thursday: Begin reading PKD. Choose groups. Pick a PKD story. Begin reading.
Friday: Assuming that this reality is the real and the other is not, begin the PKD project which includes team reading of one or more "chosen stories," answering the questions for each story, a 500 word free write, and then...
Monday, 3/24: Complete Reading stories.
Tuesday, Complete answering questions and free write.
Wednesday, Begin planning podcast/presentations; pitch podcast ideas to the fleet commander.
Thursday--Friday, plan rehearse, meditate, focus on being in the right reality.
Monday, 3/31: Begin recording and presenting.
Tues-Wed. Continue recording and presenting, and assigned for each student to find a book to read. The details: the book must be in the science fiction genre and can be from any era. It must be a book that you haven't read before, and it must be 200 pages. You must choose and have your book either online or a paper copy by 4/22.
Thursday: Assigned a letter inspired by the unit, which is due tomorrow. The assignment and specific directions are on schoology.
Friday: Chose the best letter.