Writing: Science Fiction for Upper Grades

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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.

Grade Level:

7, 8, 9, 10

Resource Links:

Definitions of Science Fiction
Here are 52 definitions of science fiction. Some of the definitions were written by famous science fiction authors.

Elements of Science Fiction
This one page PDF file explains the elements of science fiction.

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.

ThinkQuest: What If?
Learn all about different themes in science fiction on this website. Also includes some "Scifaiku," or science fiction haiku poems.

Teenreads.com: Ray Bradbury
Read about Ray Bradbury, one of the most famous science fiction writers.

Fresh World
This is an online novel about a young girl who discovers she has a strange new power.

FactMonster: Science Fiction
Read this encyclopedia article about science fiction. NOTE: The website includes pop-up and banner ads.

Onomatopoeia
Read about this literary term and how it can be used in literature. NOTE: The website contains broken links.

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MO Standards:
1.1, 1, 2

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