Grades 5 and 6 Writing Units of Study.pdf

Another aspect of science fiction is that there is a reason for the ―science‖ in
science fiction. That‘s because every science fiction story contains within it an
understanding that there is such a thing as technological and scientific advancement,
and that the human race is a part of it.
Science fiction includes imaginary elements that are largely possible within the
laws of nature. Exploring the consequences of such differences is the traditional
purpose of science fiction. It includes a setting in the future or in a historical past that
contradicts known facts of history or the archeological record. It could also be a
setting in outer space or on other worlds (taken from Wikipedia).
Teaching Points for Writing Science Fiction:
Writers create the world of the story for their readers by including details that
will help the reader create a mental picture.
Writers help readers create mental pictures of the story in their minds by
zooming in and including all the small details from a place.
Writers help readers create mental pictures of the story in their minds by
including details that help the reader know when the story took place (how far
into the future).
Writers help readers create mental pictures of the story in their minds by
letting readers know the ‗norms‘ of this world.
Writers create things in a different world by thinking of something in our world
and giving it qualities that don‘t exist. They do this by thinking about the land and
sky. What would be the same as our world today, but what would be different
that couldn‘t possibly really exist.
Writers create things in a different world by thinking of something in our world
and giving it qualities that don‘t exist. They do this by thinking about the land and
sky. What would be the same about the land and sky in the made up world as our
world today, but what would be different that couldn‘t possibly really exist?
Writers create things in a different world by thinking of something in our world
and giving it qualities that don‘t exist. They do this by thinking about the homes
and other buildings. What would be the same as our world today, but what would
be different that couldn‘t possibly really exist?
Writers create things in a different world by thinking of something in our world
and giving it qualities that don‘t exist. They do this by thinking about the
weather. What would be the same as our world today, but what would be
different that couldn‘t possibly really exist?
Writers create things in a different world by thinking of something in our world
and giving it qualities that don‘t exist. They do this by thinking about the people.