PPT-Science Fiction, Fantasy and the Paranormal

Mrs Kinney Mystery and Suspense Five Good Reasons to Study Science Fiction 1 Historical Fiction In historical fantasies and science fiction that involves time travel or alternate dimensions authors will many times include evidence of deep research about history  Reading it as part of an exciting story makes for a painless way to learn about major wars or important figures  One note of caution though sometimes its tough to keep straight whats real and whats fictional . The Paper MenagerieNE OF MY EARLIEST MEMORIES THE PAPER MENAGERIE together. The skin of the tiger was the pattern on the wrapping paper,white background with red candy canes and green Christmas trees. Finding your way without fear. Who we are. Karen Helmle, Reference Associate II, Boone County Public Library . khelmle@bcpl.org. . Carrie Herrmann, Public Service Coordinator, Boone County Public Library . Learning Goal: . Identify the fantastical elements in a work of fantasy fiction. . Activation and Motivation. Today we are going to play “Two Truths and an Untruth”. . E. ach student will share two statements about himself/herself that are true and one statement that is an untruth. . In detail:. Creativity & Neuroticism. In brief:. Extraversion, Locus of control, Fantasy proneness, sensation seeking. Extraversion. Parra and . Villaneuva. . - Tested 30 participants, all of whom completed the Eysenck Personality Inventory (EPI) and a Pre-. What is it?. video. defintion. fiction based on imagined future scientific or technological advances and major social or environmental changes, frequently portraying space or time travel and life on other planets.. By: Natalie Grimes, Seneca King and Alexa Shannon. General Characteristics. Modern Fantasy is described as being a fictional story with highly fanciful or supernatural elements that would be impossible in real life.. Realistic fiction is made up of stories that could really happen. . The stories are set in modern times.. Examples of Realistic Fiction. Because of Winn Dixie. Crash. Owl Moon. Shiloh. Bridge to . Terabithia. Fantasy worlds with quasi-historical settings.This is epic fantasy territory. The underlying assumption of most epic fantasy stories is that the setting is a quasi-historical past with major alterations. What is Science Fiction?. Generally, it is defined as “stories that tell about the future by blending scientific data and theory with the author’s creative imagination,” (. The Language of Literature . MYTH. A traditional story, which may describe the origins of the world and/or of a people. . An attempt to explain mysteries, supernatural events, and cultural traditions. . Sometimes sacred in nature, a myth can involve gods or other creatures.. Fiction and Non-Fiction. Genres of literature are divided into (2) categories. Non-Fictions are informational texts dealing with real-life subjects. Real or Actual. Fictions are narrative literary works produced by the imagination. video. defintion. fiction based on imagined future scientific or technological advances and major social or environmental changes, frequently portraying space or time travel and life on other planets.. th . Grade. George Washington, Spymaster . (Allen) – Biography. Seer of Shadows . (. Avi. ) – Ghosts/fiction/NYC/Swindlers. Chasing . Vermeer . (. Balliett. ) – . Mystery/Fiction. The . Penderwicks. Do you like to Read? Do you like to compete? . If you answered yes to these questions than you might be interested in Name That Book. . Name that book is a competitive program where quotes are read and you must identify the book it is from. .