Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Science Fiction vs. Realistic Fiction Week of September 17, 2012.

Published byHoward Holland Modified over 9 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "Science Fiction vs. Realistic Fiction Week of September 17, 2012."— Presentation transcript:

1 Science Fiction vs. Realistic Fiction Week of September 17, 2012

2 What’s the difference? Science Fiction Planets Alien Flying, talking animals in space Light sabers Space ships coming out of the TV robots Realistic Fiction Might really happen Human (people) Animals (polar bears, birds) Real places (mountains, nature)

3 What’s the same? Science FictionRealistic Fiction Written by authors Illustrations, photos Pretend, made up stories Settings MIGHT be the same Words, pictures People, characters Title plot

4 Compare & Contrast Written by authors Illustrations, photos Pretend, made up stories Settings MIGHT be the same Words, pictures People, characters Title plot Might really happen Human (people) Animals (polar bears, birds) Real places (mountains, nature) Planets Alien Flying, talking animals in space Light sabers Space ships coming out of the TV robots

5 Your turn! You and a partner make a slide about science fiction or realistic fiction –Include a picture –Include what that genre has Take turns Respect the computer Be responsible with your voice

Download ppt "Science Fiction vs. Realistic Fiction Week of September 17, 2012."

Similar presentations

By Janae Dills. Fantasy is fiction that contains elements that are NOT realistic, such as talking animals and magical powers.

By Janae Dills. Fantasy is fiction that contains elements that are NOT realistic, such as talking animals and magical powers.
Books. The cover of a book gives us information about it… The picture The title The author.

Books. The cover of a book gives us information about it… The picture The title The author.
Learning about book covers Written by Dennis Williams Polar Bear Pictures by Jane Roberts Happy Book Company is The title of a book the name of the book.

Learning about book covers Written by Dennis Williams Polar Bear Pictures by Jane Roberts Happy Book Company is The title of a book the name of the book.
Fiction or Nonfiction? Fiction Story is created from the author’s imagination – Stories are pretend – Animals or objects can talk, wear clothes, have.

Fiction or Nonfiction? Fiction Story is created from the author’s imagination – Stories are pretend – Animals or objects can talk, wear clothes, have.
WYNNE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Literary Genres. What is a genre?? Genre is just a fancy way of saying “different categories or types of books” such as fiction,

WYNNE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Literary Genres. What is a genre?? Genre is just a fancy way of saying “different categories or types of books” such as fiction,
Science Fiction and Fantasy Wantagh School District.

Science Fiction and Fantasy Wantagh School District.
Characteristics Of Genre. Poetry Definition: Is a short form of literature  Authors expression of feelings, opinions  Figurative language- metaphors,

Characteristics Of Genre. Poetry Definition: Is a short form of literature  Authors expression of feelings, opinions  Figurative language- metaphors,
Poetry Anthology Poetry is verse written to inspire thoughts and feelings in the reader. It often uses rhyme and rhythm, or it can be written in free verse.

Poetry Anthology Poetry is verse written to inspire thoughts and feelings in the reader. It often uses rhyme and rhythm, or it can be written in free verse.
$2 $5 $10 $20 $1 $2 $5 $10 $20 $1 $2 $5 $10 $20 $1 $2 $5 $10 $20 $1 $2 $5 $10 $20 $1 Library Terms Books Computer Terms Genres Places in the Library.

$2 $5 $10 $20 $1 $2 $5 $10 $20 $1 $2 $5 $10 $20 $1 $2 $5 $10 $20 $1 $2 $5 $10 $20 $1 Library Terms Books Computer Terms Genres Places in the Library.
GENRE What kind of music do you like? Pop Classical Rap Jazz Rock Heavy Metal.

GENRE What kind of music do you like? Pop Classical Rap Jazz Rock Heavy Metal.
Reading Genres.

Reading Genres.
 Poetry is verse written to create a response of thought and feeling from the reader. It often uses rhythm and rhyme to help convey its meaning.  Shortened.

 Poetry is verse written to create a response of thought and feeling from the reader. It often uses rhythm and rhyme to help convey its meaning.  Shortened.
Genres By Rebecca Painter.

Genres By Rebecca Painter.
Characters People or animals in a story. Setting Tells where and when the story takes place.

Characters People or animals in a story. Setting Tells where and when the story takes place.
  Realistic fiction  Historical fiction  Fantasy  Science Fiction  Mystery Genres.

  Realistic fiction  Historical fiction  Fantasy  Science Fiction  Mystery Genres.
Genre genre genre genre genre genre genre genre genre.

Genre genre genre genre genre genre genre genre genre.
Science Fiction Definition Science fiction is a genre of fiction in which the stories often tell about the science and technology of the future.

Science Fiction Definition Science fiction is a genre of fiction in which the stories often tell about the science and technology of the future.
Literary Genres. Realistic Fiction Realistic fiction is made up of stories that could really happen. Contemporary realistic fiction is realistic fiction.

Literary Genres. Realistic Fiction Realistic fiction is made up of stories that could really happen. Contemporary realistic fiction is realistic fiction.
Realistic Fiction Critical Thinking Questions. Day 1 In a paragraph, give examples of what makes your book a realistic fiction. Be sure to explain why.

Realistic Fiction Critical Thinking Questions. Day 1 In a paragraph, give examples of what makes your book a realistic fiction. Be sure to explain why.
For your first two tasks, you will need to a journal to record your findings. Remember to put your Middle School Heading at the top of your document. Task.

For your first two tasks, you will need to a journal to record your findings. Remember to put your Middle School Heading at the top of your document. Task.

Similar presentations

Ads by Google