(TBASF) There and Back: Science Fiction and Fantasy - Short Stories

There and Back: Science Fiction and Fantasy - Short Stories

Introduction

A robot reads a bedtime story to a young boy tucked into bed.Science fiction and fantasy give readers the opportunity to use their imaginations and to escape to another world or time. Let your mind run free as you read the interesting short stories in this unit. Pay close attention to the various characteristics of science fiction and the elements of a short story.

Essential Questions

  1. How can I determine the author's theme of a story?
  2. What can text comparison teach us about authors' unique styles?
  3. What can science fiction teach me about myself and the world around me?
  4. What are the elements of a short story?

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