Science Fiction Genre
Check out these for some background.
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Introduction to Written Science Fiction: Poem and Short Story
There Will Come Soft Rains
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This short story is an example of a science fiction story based on a poem written about the world after humans have destroyed one another in war. It also examines the relationships between people, Earth, and technology.
You are to complete
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The Novel of Our Extended Written Text Study
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
Chapter QuestionsYou must include a quote or detailed example from the text as your evidence in each of your answers. Remember that a quote is not necessarily something someone in the novel said; it's a short passage taken directly from the novel.
by Monday 27th February Chapters 1 and 2 by Tuesday 28th February Chapters 3 and 4 by Thursday 16th March Chapters 5 and 6 by Thursday 23rd March Chapters 7 and 8 by Tuesday 28th March Chapters 9 and 10 by Thursday 30th March Chapter 11 by Friday 31st March Chapter 12 by Monday 3rd April Chapter 13 by Tuesday 4th April Chapter 14 by Thursday 6th April Chapter 15 Helpful quotes: http://www.endernews.com/quotes.phpHelpful LinksThese are some links which are helpful in understanding the texts. They are written in different ways and have slightly different content, so have a squiz at them all:
http://www.shmoop.com/enders-game/ http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/endersgame/ http://thebestnotes.com/booknotes/Enders_Game/Enders_Game01.html http://www.bookrags.com/notes/end/#gsc.tab=0 |
Essays - for CAT and ExamYou will have two practice essays
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