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Explore how authors like Leo Tolstoy and Jules Verne influence stories and discuss science fiction elements in their works. Complete reading tasks and engage in classroom activities.
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War and Peace Essential question: How does the author of a book influence your expectations of the story? Objective: I will learn about Leo Tolstoy and how living in Russia influenced his views of war and peace.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Essential question: How does the author of a book influence your expectations of the story? Objective: I will learn about Jules Verne and what influenced his writing.
Jules Verne • Jules Verne is the author of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. • Find at least 3 facts from Jules life that you feel influenced his writing. http://www.biography.com/people/jules-verne-9517579
Science Fiction • Jules Verne wrote several Science Fiction stories of which 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is one. • What are some key aspects of a science fiction story?
Science Fiction • Name your favorite science fiction story or movie. What is it about? How do you know it is Science Fiction?
The Beginning… • What do you know about 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?
The Beginning… • What do you think it is about if this is the image on the cover?
Reading • Save the link to the book. • Between now and next week read chapter 1. • Take notes and make sure you are able to identify what is the problem. http://jv.gilead.org.il/fpwalter/
Answering the Essential Question • How does the author of a book influence your expectations of the story?
Remember… • Have your learning coach mark 60 minutes in attendance for today’s lesson. • Make sure you have earned all of your blue ribbons on study island. • Before next Monday read Chapter 1. • You are all awesome! • See you next week, • Mrs. Littlejohn