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Writer’s Notebook. 12/11/09. Often, people talk about the ideal of everyone being equal. Is it possible for everyone to truly be equal? Why or why not?. Speculative Fiction. Where are we headed, and why are we in this handbasket?. Speculative Fiction. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Often, people talk about the ideal of Often, people talk about the ideal of everyone being equal. Is it possible for everyone being equal. Is it possible for everyone to truly be equal? Why or why everyone to truly be equal? Why or why not?not?
12/11/09
Speculative FictionSpeculative Fiction
Where are we headed, and why Where are we headed, and why are we in this handbasket?are we in this handbasket?
Speculative FictionSpeculative Fiction
““Science fiction’s main goal is generally Science fiction’s main goal is generally not to predict the future, but to extrapolate not to predict the future, but to extrapolate the present.”the present.”
-Heather V. Long-Heather V. Long
Speculative FictionSpeculative Fiction
Speculates as to what society may be like Speculates as to what society may be like in the futurein the future
Reflects current social, cultural, or political Reflects current social, cultural, or political issuesissues
Often takes one specific aspect of society Often takes one specific aspect of society and postulates what would happen if that and postulates what would happen if that aspect continued or became more aspect continued or became more prevalentprevalent
S.F. MustS.F. Must
Be set in the futureBe set in the future Present a future that has our present as its Present a future that has our present as its
pastpast Reflect a current attribute of our societyReflect a current attribute of our society
Types of S.F.Types of S.F.
Two Speculative Fiction sub-genresTwo Speculative Fiction sub-genres Utopian/DystopianUtopian/Dystopian (post) apocalyptic(post) apocalyptic
““topias”topias” Speculative Fiction explores social and political structuresSpeculative Fiction explores social and political structures
UtopiaUtopia an ideal worldan ideal world S.F. – shows author’s view of how we can achieve the world S.F. – shows author’s view of how we can achieve the world
people wantpeople want DystopiaDystopia
a nightmare worlda nightmare world Choices/trends have led to a undesirable futureChoices/trends have led to a undesirable future
FalseFalse UtopiaUtopia Bait and switch tactic in which everything seems perfect on the Bait and switch tactic in which everything seems perfect on the
surface, but is actually not surface, but is actually not
(post)Apocalyptic(post)Apocalyptic ApocalypticApocalyptic
Dealing with the end of civilization due to a disaster Dealing with the end of civilization due to a disaster (man-made or environmental)(man-made or environmental)
Nuclear war, weather/environment catastrophe, Nuclear war, weather/environment catastrophe, plagueplague
Post-apocalypticPost-apocalyptic Set in a world after an apocalypseSet in a world after an apocalypse May be set immediately after – follow survivorsMay be set immediately after – follow survivors May be set years (10 – 100s) later – new civilizationMay be set years (10 – 100s) later – new civilization
At its bestAt its best
At its best, speculative fiction works as At its best, speculative fiction works as social commentary. It offers an appraisal of social commentary. It offers an appraisal of modern society (either its people, culture, modern society (either its people, culture, or politics) by speculating as to where we or politics) by speculating as to where we will end up if will end up if we continue on our current path. we continue on our current path. a particular philosophy takes root.a particular philosophy takes root. everything goes to crap.everything goes to crap. the latest social or technological fad continues.the latest social or technological fad continues.
What it is notWhat it is not
S.F. = set in futureS.F. = set in future Set in future Set in future ≠ S.F.≠ S.F.
Space ships, lasers, aliens = Space ships, lasers, aliens = may be may be S.F.S.F. Must have human(s) from Earth and reference Must have human(s) from Earth and reference
to past civilization from Earth.to past civilization from Earth.
The KeyThe Key
Whenever, wherever the story is set, it Whenever, wherever the story is set, it reflects and comments on reflects and comments on currentcurrent society society
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Think about a current trend or issue in our Think about a current trend or issue in our society. If that trend/issue becomes more society. If that trend/issue becomes more prevalent, what might our society be like in prevalent, what might our society be like in the future?the future?
prevalent – widely or commonly occurringprevalent – widely or commonly occurring
12/15/09
Harrison BergeronHarrison Bergeron
A different perspective:A different perspective: The story does The story does notnot say that equality is a bad say that equality is a bad
idea or impossibleidea or impossible
Look at the way the story shiftsLook at the way the story shifts George and HazelGeorge and Hazel
Enter HarrisonEnter Harrison
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The year is 3019. For the last 75 years, The year is 3019. For the last 75 years, men have been extinct. What would life men have been extinct. What would life be like if there were no men? How would be like if there were no men? How would society change/evolve/adjust.society change/evolve/adjust.
Disclaimer: it is not the end of humanity. There is a Disclaimer: it is not the end of humanity. There is a scientific method of reproduction.scientific method of reproduction.
12/16/09
When It ChangedWhen It Changed Read the story.Read the story.
When you get to a question, When you get to a question, STOP STOP and answer and answer the question.the question.
When finished, complete the “Gender Study” When finished, complete the “Gender Study” sheet.sheet. 1. – 4 entries per side of the T-Chart1. – 4 entries per side of the T-Chart 2. – 4 entries (one entry consists of examples on both 2. – 4 entries (one entry consists of examples on both
sides of the T-Chart.)sides of the T-Chart.)
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What if women were extinct?What if women were extinct?
12/17/09
Three ChartThree Chart
SILENTLYSILENTLY Find four (4) entries for your Three ChartFind four (4) entries for your Three Chart Complete the work SILENTLYComplete the work SILENTLY
Friendly reminder: this is work to be done Friendly reminder: this is work to be done independently and SILENTLY.independently and SILENTLY.
22ndnd Chance Chance
Finish the sheet from yesterdayFinish the sheet from yesterday
Earn back some of the points you lostEarn back some of the points you lost
15 points – grade for doing work today15 points – grade for doing work today
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It is the year 2097. WRITE.It is the year 2097. WRITE.
12/18/09
““When It Changed”When It Changed”
Complete a Three-Chart to help you Complete a Three-Chart to help you complete the Planning Sheetcomplete the Planning Sheet
Masculine CharacteristicsMasculine Characteristics Feminine CharacteristicsFeminine Characteristics
Astronaut’s PerspectiveAstronaut’s Perspective Janet’s PerspectiveJanet’s Perspective
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Many people say television and video Many people say television and video games are contributing to the delinquency games are contributing to the delinquency and lower intelligence of our youth. and lower intelligence of our youth. Why Why do they think this? do they think this? Do you agree or Do you agree or disagree? Why?disagree? Why?
1/5/10
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Many parents today are too concerned Many parents today are too concerned about avoiding conflict with their kids, about avoiding conflict with their kids, which causes them to let their kids walk all which causes them to let their kids walk all over them. How does this affect the kids over them. How does this affect the kids as they grow up and try to function in the as they grow up and try to function in the world?world?
1/6/10
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Are people too dependent on technology? Are people too dependent on technology? Would you be able to survive without your Would you be able to survive without your cell phone, internet, TV, computer, etc?cell phone, internet, TV, computer, etc?
1/7/10
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A virus has spread through the world and A virus has spread through the world and the internet and cellular phone the internet and cellular phone communications have died. What communications have died. What happens to you?happens to you?
1/11/10
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In the future, schools have been replaced In the future, schools have been replaced by computerized, robotic teachers in every by computerized, robotic teachers in every home. Is this better for all kids to learn?home. Is this better for all kids to learn?
1/12/10
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If people had the ability to replicate If people had the ability to replicate anything, would their be any way for anything, would their be any way for people to claim rights to the things they people to claim rights to the things they create, companies to sell products, or create, companies to sell products, or authorities to restrict illegal items?authorities to restrict illegal items?
1/13/10
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Which of the stories we’ve read (there’s a Which of the stories we’ve read (there’s a list over there list over there ) do you think is most ) do you think is most relevant today? Why?relevant today? Why?
1/14/10
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Mama, I can explain. The Mama, I can explain. The penguin, banjo, and hula hoop...penguin, banjo, and hula hoop...
1/15/10
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You already have a thesis for You already have a thesis for your Literary Analysis essay that your Literary Analysis essay that involves a critique of one aspect involves a critique of one aspect of our society/culture. Explain in of our society/culture. Explain in detail the current issue your detail the current issue your essay will discuss.essay will discuss.
1/19/10
Lit analysis Introduction Lit analysis Introduction
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Assess yourself as a writer.Assess yourself as a writer. What are your strengths?What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses?What are your weaknesses? What do you like/dislike about writing?What do you like/dislike about writing?
1/20/10
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There are only 15 weeks of There are only 15 weeks of school left. What do you need to school left. What do you need to do in the next 15 weeks to do in the next 15 weeks to prepare for life after high school?prepare for life after high school?
1/21/10
Due TuesdayDue Tuesday
Planning Sheet (w/ T-chart)Planning Sheet (w/ T-chart)Thesis Selection SheetThesis Selection Sheet Introduction Draft (from packet)Introduction Draft (from packet)Essay Planning Sheet (2 pg)Essay Planning Sheet (2 pg)First DraftFirst Draft
1/22/10
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If you were to write a Speculative If you were to write a Speculative Fiction story, what issue would Fiction story, what issue would you focus on? What would the you focus on? What would the future be like (in your story) and future be like (in your story) and how would that reflect the current how would that reflect the current issue?issue?
1/25/10
Due Tuesday (1/26)Due Tuesday (1/26)
Planning Sheet (w/ T-chart)Planning Sheet (w/ T-chart) Thesis Selection SheetThesis Selection Sheet Introduction Draft (from packet)Introduction Draft (from packet) Essay Planning Sheet (2 pg)Essay Planning Sheet (2 pg) First DraftFirst Draft
-7 points per day late-7 points per day late Due at Due at the beginning the beginning of classof class
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Go directly to lab.Go directly to lab.Type Lit AnalysisType Lit Analysis
1/26/10
Writer’s NotebookWriter’s Notebook
Go directly to lab.Go directly to lab.Type Lit AnalysisType Lit Analysis
1/27/10
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When the robots finally took over When the robots finally took over the world...the world...
1/28/10
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After the apes evolved and took After the apes evolved and took over the world...over the world...
1/29/10
Literary Analysis SampleLiterary Analysis Sample
Read the essayRead the essay
Annotate the textAnnotate the text Identify criteria for Literary Analysis EssaysIdentify criteria for Literary Analysis Essays
• What does this writer do that What does this writer do that youyou need to do? need to do?
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Computer LabComputer Lab
2/1/10
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In the year 3215, In the year 3215, when the schools when the schools sedate students sedate students daily...daily...
Sedate = Sedate = to calm or relieve by means of a to calm or relieve by means of a sedative (tending to calm, moderate, or tranquilize sedative (tending to calm, moderate, or tranquilize nervousness or excitementnervousness or excitement)) drug. drug.
2/2/10
Lit Analysis SampleLit Analysis Sample
While we readWhile we readCircle plotCircle plotUnderline analysisUnderline analysis
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Comp labComp lab2/3/10
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Comp labComp lab2/4/10
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I met god today, I met god today, and she let me and she let me ask one ask one question...question...
2/5/102/5/10
QUOTING SOURCES PPTQUOTING SOURCES PPT