1. Science Fiction

2. What do you think of when you hear the phrase “science fiction?”
*Write down everything you can think of

3. What is science fiction?
An author combines real scientific facts and ideas with his/her creative imagination.

4. Sci Fi vs. Fantasy Versus
Science fiction COULD possibly happen someday.
Fantasy is not based in reality: it is purely imaginative.
Consider:
Will Smith from Men in Black vs. Harry Potter
Versus

5. Science Fiction Elements
Futuristic Setting
Alternate History
Contradict laws of nature (i.e. flying)
Involve New Discoveries
New scientific principles
New technology
Different Political or Social Systems
Catastrophes

6. Science Fiction Elements (cont’d)
Outer Space
Creation of a Universe
History repeating itself
Aliens
Evolved Humans
All humans speaking one language
New Weapons
Space Warfare

7. Science Fiction Elements(cont’d)
Parallel Worlds
Robots
Replicants
Cyborgs
Artificial Intelligence
Mutants
Clones
Animals more like humans

8. Science Fiction Elements(cont’d)
Body modification
Superhuman powers
Mind Control
Memory Removal
Telepathy
Ultimate Fate of the Universe
Galactic Empires

9. Common Themes in Science-Fiction
Science and technology are the basis for conflict (problem)
For example: I, Robot
Setting is futuristic with technology that doesn’t exist now (usually has aliens)
For example: Star Trek
Earth has been changed and the people are trying to survive in this new environment
For example: Wall-E, I am Legend

10. Examples: Here are some examples of movies that fall into this genre
Examples: Here are some examples of movies that fall into this genre. Do you know them?

11. What is the purpose of science fiction?
Make us consider the effects of futuristic ideas, conflict, and change
Encourage us to keep an open mind to consider unlimited possibilities
Think about the possibility of other forms of life
Stimulate curiosity for new inventions

12. Think about it…
Think about the definition of the science-fiction genre, the common elements and themes, examples of movies and books, and the purpose of the genre…
What are the common tones you would expect to find in this genre?

13. COMMON TONES:
DARK SUSPENSEFUL INTENSE REALISTIC SERIOUS FORMAL SOLEMN GLOOMY GRIM CAUTIONARY TRAGIC SKEPTICAL WEARY QUESTIONING ANXIOUS WORRISOME CYNICAL FOREBODING VIOLENT

14. SUM it up…
In your notebook, copy the web that was started on your notes. Then, complete the web by summarizing the information from this PowerPoint.
Remember that you only need main points when using a web.