Science Fiction Short Story Assignment

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Writing Task: Write a short story based on the premise that humans from Earth have colonized Mars. Before writing the story, research Mars for information and inspiration; record your notes on the provided research page. It is required that you fill out a plot diagram as a prewriting activity before you begin.

Task/Step in Writing DUE DATE AND TIME Description Process Research DUE Monday, May 18 (Beginning of Research facts about the planet Hour) Mars, exploration and travel to Mars, and potential colonization of Mars Planning/Pre-write DUE Monday, May 18 (End of Hour) Complete the Science Fiction Short Story Planning Diagram Draft DUE Thursday, May 21 (Beginning of Draft a short story that has a Hour) clear beginning, middle, and end that incorporates inspiration from your research and plot elements from your planning diagram Final Draft DUE Friday, May 22 (Beginning of Hour) Final Draft must be handwritten on one side of lined paper with proper paragraphing and dialogue format. Highlight key elements Friday, May 22 (Classwork) Blue- characters and setting Yellow-conflict Pink-climax Peer Review Friday, May 22 (Classwork) Complete a peer review on a partner’s paper

You may use alternate resources (remember reliability), but here are a few websites you may find useful: NASA – All about Mars http://mars.nasa.gov/allaboutmars/facts/

Planets for Kids http://www.planetsforkids.org/planet-mars.html

Mars One (privately funded space settlement program) http://www.mars-one.com/

NASA Mars Exploration Program http://mars.nasa.gov/programmissions/overview/

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Science Fiction Short Story Assignment REQUIRED RESEARCH PAGE (you may attach additional sheets as needed)

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Resource: ______Notes: ______Science Fiction Short Story Planning Diagram – REQUIRED KEY Blue - Characters and Setting Yellow - Conflict Pink - Climax

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Science Fiction Short Story Assignment Person Reviewing Character and Setting Conflict Climax Format and Dialogue Additional Comments

Self (Print Name) 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 Comments: Comments: Comments: Comments:

Peer (Print Name) 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 Comments: Comments: Comments: Comments:

5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1

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