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Science Fiction Short Stories

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What is Science Fiction?
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What is Science Fiction?


Fiction Book Genres: What is Science Fiction?


Science Fiction Genre A Video Compilation

Science Fiction and Science


When Science Fiction Becomes Science Fact

Sci-Fi Science-The True Science Behind Science Fiction Website

Short Stories
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How To Read a Short Story

Grade 8 Short Story Unit Stories
1. "The Fun They Had" by Isaac Asimov
The Fun They Had Text Online
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"The Fun They Had" Short Story

2. "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury

The Veldt Text Online


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"The Veldt" Short Story
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The House of the Future Brainstorm (What would you put in the house of the future?)
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"The Veldt" Short Film
"The Veldt" Study Questions

Two brothers charged after trying to kill their parents (CNN.com)

Real world example of "The Veldt"
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Feedback on the Social Commentary Response: Things to consider when writing a response

3. "Robot Dreams" by Isaac Asimov
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"Robot Dreams" Short Story
"Robot Dreams" Text Online
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"Robot Dreams" Study Guide Questions
Isaac Asimov: The Three Laws of Robotics

4. "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury
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"There Will Come Soft Rains" Short Story and Study Guide Questions


"There Will Come Soft Rains" Comic Adaptation
"There Will Come Soft Rains" Text Online

Leonard Nimoy reads "There Will Come Soft Rains"
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5. "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas by Ursula Le Guin
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"The One Who Walk Away from Omelas" Short Story (Edited Version)
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"The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" Study Guide and Discussion Questions
Neil Gaiman presents lifetime achievement award to Ursula Le Guin at 2014 National Books Awards (includes her acceptance speech that is shown in the video below)

Ursula Le Guin accepts the National Book Foundation's Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters at the 65th National Book Awards on November 19, 2014. (Only her acceptance speech)

Writing Science Fiction: Your original short story

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Science Fiction Writing Assignment

​Sci-Fi Short Story Rubric
What people in 1900 thought the year 2000 would look like 
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How to Write Science Fiction Online Link
6 Steps to Writing Your Story's Rising Action
4 Tips to Write the Climax of Your Story
How to Create a Good Story Title
6 Ways to Write an Effective Exposition

Wall-e Film


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WALL-E Study Guide Questions

Web-links for further study:
WALL-E and the Consumerism of the Environmental Movement
Advanced Cartoon Physics: Lessons from WALL-E
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  • Home
  • MS Creative Writing
    • CW Writing Exercises
    • CW Poetry Unit
    • CW Short Stories
    • CW Book or Comic
  • Grade 8 English
    • Short Stories
    • The Pearl
    • A Long Walk to Water
    • Conflict Poetry
    • Noughts & Crosses
  • Grade 9 English
    • Poetry Unit
    • Lord of the Flies
    • Romeo & Juliet
    • 13 Reasons Why
    • Homeroom
    • Semester 1 EXAM
    • Semester 2 EXAM
  • Grade 11 English
    • Part 2
    • Part 4
  • Resources
  • Calendars
    • Q1 2015 Daily Agenda
    • Q2 2015 Daily Agenda
    • Q3 2016 Daily Agenda
    • Q4 2016 Daily Agenda