GOALS: By the end of this week's tutorials, you should be able to:
- Identify science and technology subjects in a sci-fi text
- Identify the human story at the heart of a sci-fi text
- Make guesses at how scientific developments change the world/human condition in the future
- Make a list of questions you want answered from the text (seeing the importance of curiosity)
- Look up words or references in the film (seeing the importance of quick research)
- Notice how film techniques contribute to the text
- Learn to “close-read” a text
1. "Detroit 2029" |
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2. "Sight" |
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3. Sci-Fi versus Fantasy
The video on the left breaks down the difference between Sci-Fi and Fantasy. The video on the right gives examples of both in rap battle form. Watch both to expand your grasp of the two genres and how they might inter-mingle. Record notes on your study guide.
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4. "Spin" |
This stylistic short blends the genres of Sci-Fi and Fantasy. Based on what you learned today, identify examples of each in the short film, and write those observations on your study guide.
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How Allusions Work in Literature
"Plurality" |
To appreciate how allusions work in literature, you'll study "Plurality" for the plot, then conduct quick research to determine how the allusions add more layers and meaning to the story. Follow the directions on your study guide.
"Robbie" |