This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
My students live in a low socioeconomic community where COVID-19 has lingered. They love writing and reading, but don't have access to a variety of science fiction and fantasy books. I want to make sure they have access to high interest books as they learn new techniques for their creative writing assignment.
My Project
I want students to learn the fundamental difference between science fiction and fantasy. Students will analyze how science fiction narratives describe what is possible whereas fantasy narratives describe what is impossible. Science fiction elements have a firm basis in reality. In contrast, fantasy elements are founded purely on facets of the imagination.
Then, students will use these books as mentor texts as they create their own story in either genre.
Students will learn how to integrate prominent characteristics of the science fiction (space travel and exploration, advanced technology, authentic world, interplanetary conflict) and fantasy (unique magic system, elaborate world building, dangerous quest, mythical creatures).
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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