SCI-FI STORIES

What is this session for?

The aim of this session is to write a film script. We are going to record a short sci-fi film in English that be displayed during the end of course party. There will be a competition and awards will be given so, start!

But, first, What is sci-fiction?

Tell your partner what you think sci-fiction is.

SCIENCE FICTION

Science fiction is a genre of fiction in which the stories often

tell about science and technology of the future. It is

important to note that science fiction has a relationship with

the principles of science these stories involve partially true, partially

fictitious laws or theories of science. It should not be

completely unbelievable, because it then ventures into the

genre fantasy.

The plot creates situations different from those of both the

present day and the known past. Science fiction texts also

include a human element, explaining what effect new

discoveries, happenings and scientific developments will have

on us in the future.

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT SCI-FI STORIES?

Tell your partner any SCIENCE-FICTION story you know.

What did you like about it?

Was it a book or a film?

What was it about?

WHICH ARE THE COMPONENTS OF SCI-FI STORY?

Adventure An alternative future A hero/protagonist A villain/antagonist A wizard Magic powers A mystery Romance A loss

Drama Comedy Aliens, monsters, etc. A happy/tragic ending Robots, Artificial intelligence Zombies A resistance A conflict

Choose from the following list and tell your partner why you did so. Not all the items from the list are components of sci-fi stories: