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Exploring Science Fiction

Push the boundaries of possibility as you analyze the other-worldly battle between humans and aliens in Ender’s Game. Master the art of a Critical Response Essay, and even try out speculative blog writing.
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Format

Ages 11-14

Recommended

45-Minute

Live Sessions

Up to 16

Graded Assignments

Course syllabus

Our ELA coursework focuses on Annotated Reading, Applied Grammar, Building Paragraphs, and culminates with a Final Project.

  • Uncover the deeper meaning of science fiction and its philosophical impact. Unlock Ender’s Game by analyzing theme, setting, characterization, and author’s point of view. Acquire new vocabulary using context clues and apply your knowledge of new note-taking techniques.
  • Use fiction to make connections with the real world and other media; determine the impact of writing as sociopolitical commentary. Reflect on the author’s point of view and the story’s theme.
  • Develop an assertive claim about the book and map out cohesive paragraph structures to analyze its impact. Integrate text-based evidence to support your argumentation.
  • Write a blog post; determine the unique qualities of online writing and hone your persuasive voice. Deepen your narrative technique with the principle of “show, don’t tell,” and revise your story with an editing exercise.

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