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Warm-up
Free discussion
Do you recognize any of the authors below
Science fiction authors use their imagination to explore possible futures. How much do you know about them
Famous science fiction authors
Jules Verne (1828–1905)
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Around the World in Eighty Days
Jules Verne was a French writer. He is known as the “Father of Science Fiction”. His writings are full of futuristic ideas and inventions. He is the second most translated author in the world.
Isaac Asimov (1920–1992)
Foundation Galactic Empire Robot
Isaac Asimov was an American writer. He is known for his attention to scientific detail in his science fiction. He published about 500 books during his life and has influenced science fiction writers since the 1950s. His most famous work is the Foundation series.
Liu Cixin (1963– )
The Three-Body Problem The Wandering Earth
Liu Cixin is a Chinese science fiction writer. He has won many awards for his stories, and the novel The Three-Body Problem made him world-famous. In 2015, Liu won the Hugo Award for Best Novel, one of the most important science-fiction prizes. Liu’s stories are popular across the world because they explore big questions about the future. His thought-provoking novels deal with topics like the destiny of humanity and the universe.
Read the introductions to three science fiction authors and find out their typical writing styles.
Read the introductions to three science fiction authors and find out their typical writing styles.
Author Nationality Books or series Style
Jules Verne
Isaac Asimov
Liu Cixin
French
American
Chinese
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Around the World in Eighty Days
Foundation
Galactic Empire
Robot
The Three-Body Problem
The Wandering Earth
His writings are full of futuristic ideas and inventions.
He is known for his attention to scientific detail in his science fiction.
His stories explore big questions about the future, such as the destiny of humanity and the universe.
Pair work: Think and share
Which of the three authors are you most interested in Whose works would you most like to read Why
Group discussion
What makes a good science fiction author
Which other science fiction authors have you heard of What books did they write Share your ideas with your classmates.
(Possible answer) Big imagination, curiosity about science, storytelling skills, future thinking, courage to break convention and try new ideas, understanding of how technology affects people, etc.
In this project, you are going to make a poster to introduce a science fiction story to your group members.
Think and share: Why should students read science fiction novels
(Possible answers)
Science fiction novels get students interested in science.
The novels are also exciting and fun to read.
In addition, science fiction stories encourage people to think about big ideas and look at the world in a new way.
Step 1 Choose one of the science fiction novels below, or choose another one you know.
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
The Time Machine
Around the World in Eighty Days
The Three-Body Problem
(Other: ________________________)
Step 2 Research your chosen fiction and note down any information you want to include on your poster.
Who are the main characters
What is your favourite part of the novel / story
What do you think of the novel / story
Step 3 Create a poster that includes:
The title of the novel / story
The author
The main characters
Your favourite part
Your review
Pictures or drawings (optional)
Then show the poster and introduce the story to the other members of your group.
Step 4 Discuss the posters in your group.
Which posters were the most creative, the most well-organized, and the most interesting Then vote for the best one and present the winning poster to the class.
Note down the most important information.
Note-taking form
Group （小组） Presenter （代表） Notes（笔记） Name of the book/story（书/故事名）； Name of the author（作者） Main characters （主要人物） My favourite part （最喜欢的部分或情节） My review
（评价）
1
2
3
4
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Assessment for learning
Self-assessment
评价内容 评分（1-5）
1. 我了解了三位世界著名的科幻小说作家，包括他们的作品和写作风格。 1 2 3 4 5
2. 我能思考科幻小说的内涵，体会作家的创作动机及意图。 1 2 3 4 5
3. 我能以小组形式完成关于科幻小说的海报，并进行展示分享。 1 2 3 4 5
4.我能对科幻小说的海报展示进行评价，并记录其中的关键信息。 1 2 3 4 5
Homework
基础作业
1. 小组合作完成项目式学习，制作关于科幻小说的海报。
2. 小组合作准备班级分享活动。
拓展作业
欣赏其他小组的作品，选择自己最喜欢的3个作品，并陈述理由。
league /li:G/ n. 里格（长度单位，约等于 3 英里）
The pirate ship was spotted just two leagues off the coast.
futuristic /0fju:tSR9rIstIk/ n. 幻想未来的；想象未来情况的
The futuristic film was full of cool sets and amazing special effects.
thought-provoking /9PO:t prRvRWkIN/ adj. 引人深思的
The documentary about climate change was very thought-provoking. It made me realize how important it is to protect our Earth.
destiny /9destRni/ n. 命运；天命
The hero in the movie finally accepted his destiny to save the world.
humanity /hju:9m nRti/ n. ( 统称 ) 人；人类
Climate change is a challenge that tests all of humanity.

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