Science Fiction Genre

What is the definition of science fiction?

• Made-up

• Not realistic

• Includes science and technology of the future

• Includes a crime or scary moments

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CCSS.L.4.6

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Is science fiction considered fiction or nonfiction?

• Fiction

• Nonfiction

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CCSS.RL.4.1

Science Fiction is based on the  physical laws of nature as we know it.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RI.4.1

Is this a sci-fi book?

• Yes

• No

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Why is this a sci-fi book? (Choose all that apply)

• Futuristic setting

• Advanced technology

• Science-based characters

• Alien language

Science Fiction may contain all of the following except:

• robots
• aliens
• wizards
• advanced technology

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CCSS.RL.4.1

A time machine fits which sci-fi characteristic?

• Science-related problem

• Futuristic setting

• Technology

• Alien language

Some popular plot conventions in Science Fiction may be all of the following except:

• finding a world of fairies and giants
• being the last person on Earth
• finding a lost civilization
• having an alien encounter

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CCSS.RL.5.9

All of the following may be found in Science Fiction except:

• Dystopian Society
• Unicorns
• Alternate Worlds
• Space Travel

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CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the difference between science fiction and fantasy?

• Both are part of the fiction genre.

• Sci-fi has creatures that aren't real while fantasy only has real creatures.

• Both can have made-up worlds in them.

• Fantasy has impossible things in it while sci-fi has things that could possibly exist.

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CCSS.RL.4.9