Writing: Science Fiction for Upper Grades
These websites are about science fiction reading and writing. Find out the elements of science fiction and other information about the genre. There is a booklist of science ficiton novels and there are several short stories that you can read on the internet.
Grades
- 7,
- 8,
- 9,
- 10
Links
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Elements of Science Fiction
This one page PDF file explains the elements of science fiction.
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Predictions: Technology of the Future
Fill out this chart about what effect technology will have on the future. You can then use the chart to write your own science fiction story.
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ThinkQuest: What If?
Learn all about different themes in science fiction on this website. Also includes some "Scifaiku," or science fiction haiku poems.
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Teenreads.com: Ray Bradbury
Read about Ray Bradbury, one of the most famous science fiction writers.
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Fresh World
This is an online novel about a young girl who discovers she has a strange new power.
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FactMonster: Science Fiction
Read this encyclopedia article about science fiction. NOTE: The website includes pop-up and banner ads.
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Onomatopoeia
Read about this literary term and how it can be used in literature. NOTE: The website contains broken links.
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