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Science Fiction: Prepared by Laila Jannat

Science fiction is a genre of fiction that combines science and technology with storytelling. It explores hypothetical future scenarios based on current or developing scientific innovations, such as space travel, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. Science fiction differs from fantasy in that science fiction maintains some level of plausibility and tries to extrapolate real-world science into imaginary applications in the future or in other places in the universe. The document provides examples of common science fiction story elements and plot conventions.

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Science Fiction: Prepared by Laila Jannat

Science fiction is a genre of fiction that combines science and technology with storytelling. It explores hypothetical future scenarios based on current or developing scientific innovations, such as space travel, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. Science fiction differs from fantasy in that science fiction maintains some level of plausibility and tries to extrapolate real-world science into imaginary applications in the future or in other places in the universe. The document provides examples of common science fiction story elements and plot conventions.

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Science Fiction

Prepared by Laila Jannat


Lesson Objective
Students will be able to
identify the features of Science
Fiction.
What is Science Fiction?
Science fiction is a writing style which combines
science and fiction.

It is only limited by what we presently know about the


basic physical laws of nature.

It evolved as a response to fantasy.


What is Science Fiction?
Elements of Science Fiction Story
Elements of Science Fiction Story
Elements of Science Fiction Story
What is Extrapolation?

Extrapolation is when a writer takes a known scientific


fact and imagines what might happen if certain events
or circumstances evolve.
For example:
1. Man can build space shuttles.
2. Let’s imagine, man can travel to faraway planets.
Science Fiction vs. Fantasy
Science Fiction VS. Fantasy
In Science Fiction, there needs to be some possibility
that the events could possibly happen.

In Fantasy, the author can use far-fetched


assumptions. ie; unicorns, three-legged creatures etc.
Plot Conventions of Science Fiction
Examples of Story Ideas:
The Last Man/Woman on Earth
The Robot
The First Landing Story
Time Travel
The Alternate World
The Lost Civilization
The Alien Encounter
The Colonization of a New Planet
The End of the World
The Long Spaceship Voyage
The Computer
From the point of view of an alien
Why should we study Science Fiction?
Entertaining
Makes the audience wonder “What If?”
Encourages creativity in writing and role-playing
Introduces students to a new literary genre
Teaches lessons about the value and dangers of
advanced technology
Enhances imagination
Question – Answer Round
What is a science fiction story?
1. It is a type of story with false information about
science concepts.
2. It is a type of story with all true facts about science
concepts.
3. It is a type of book you can read to learn more about
science.
4. It is a type of story that uses science and technology
advances in some way.
Question – Answer Round
Which type of stories allows us to visit a world that
has never existed?
1. Historical Fiction
2. Science Fiction
3. Both
Question – Answer Round
What makes science fiction different from regular
fiction?
1. Science fiction is different because it has all true facts
in it.
2. Science fiction is different because the characters are
all scientists.
3. Science fiction is different because it incorporates
some true facts about science or technology.
4. Science fiction is different because everything isl made
up or not real.

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