Speculative Fiction

Speculative fiction asks the question...?

• What is going on?

• What about me?

• What if?

Speculative fiction includes which of the following sub-genres? Choose all that apply.

• Alternative History

• Science Fiction

• Fantasy

• Horror

TRUE/FALSE: This is an example of speculative fiction

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE/FALSE: In speculative fiction, world building (where the story exists) is not that important.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The name of the author we're reading is..?

• J.K. Rowling

• Beatrice Applebees

• Bora Chung

• Bia Chung

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

TRUE/FALSE: This is an example of speculative fiction.

• TRUE

• FALSE

It imagines ______, futures, or realities that differ from our own, often questioning societal norms, technology, or human nature. (hint: W O _ _ _ _)