Science Fiction - Key Stage 3

A set of powerpoint lessons; drawn together from original material and other sources into a medium-length scheme of work for Key Stage 3, combining elements of reading comprehension, creative writing, and speaking skills.

A brief explanation of some of the elements! In the 'intro' powerpoint, I put the students into groups of three, ask them to draw the mind-map as it is on the board onto a sheet of A3 paper and then to extend their ideas out from it. I then use the 'marketplace' technique to get the groups to pass their mind-maps around the room and add ideas to each other's work.

I have included two versions of the Hunger Games task - one is simpler than the other. The 'Time Machine Extract' powerpoint takes at least two lessons due to some challenging language in the extract. Finally, I set the 'Time Machine Presentation' up as a project that takes them a couple of lessons to prepare before presenting to the class, using the idea that they pitch their invention to the Dragon's Den.

Aside from that, links to youtube videos are at the bottom of the slides, and any circular timers need to be clicked on to get them started.

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