Something Wicked This Way Comes

Share your thoughts on this strange and intriguing film version of Bradbury's classic novel.

Have fun!

Reflecting on Our Blog

Now that we are bringing this unit to a close, tell me if you've enjoyed participating in our blog. Have you read other posts from your fellow classmates? Have you been influenced by others' views? Would you like to see blogs used in other classes?

Be honest and let me know what you think.

Ender's Game--The Film Version!

In your opinion, what scenes from the novel "MUST" be in the film version? Also, do you think there are aspects of the novel that might be "DELETED" from the film? Share your thoughts on this topic.

Speaker for the Dead

This strand is dedicated to everyone who is reading the sequel to Ender's Game.
Share your thoughts on this extraordinary novel.

The World of Ray Bradbury

If you're interested in finding out more about Ray Bradbury, visit the website devoted to him, his writings, and his life.

Copy and paste the following URL:

www.raybradbury.com

The World of Isaac Asimov

Isaac Asimov is one of the most respected science fiction writers who wrote during the Golden Age of Science Fiction. You might want to visit a website devoted to his life and work as a writer.

Copy and paste the following URL:

http://www.asimovonline.com/

Orson Welles and War of the Worlds

In 1938, Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre presented a radio-play version of War of the Worlds to America. Unfortunately, many listeners thought that what they were listening to was real. As a result, there were great difficulties in many cities throughout America.

The site below gives you background information on this historic performance. You can also read the "script" of the original radio broadcast.

Have fun and let us know what you think.

Copy and paste the following URL:

http://members.aol.com/Jeff1070/wotw.html

Pulp Fiction and "Amazing Stories"

"Amazing Stories" was one of the first of the pulp fiction magazines that came on the scene in the 1930s. It featured fabulous science fiction short stories by young writers. The site below is a tribute to Amazing Stories with articles about many of its contributors as well as selected stories. If you click on "Stories", you'll find a story called "Trio," which is a story about cockroaches taking over the world.

Visit the site and let us know what you think!


Copy and paste the following URL:

http://pwp.netcabo.pt/0256503202/m_amazing_stories.htm

The World of H.G. Wells

Here is a great website on the life and works of H.G. Wells. On the left-hand margin, you will find many of Wells' stories online (including "The Star" and "The Magic Shop.")

You might want to read some of his stories.

Copy and paste the following URL

site: http://www.online-literature.com/wellshg/

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Explain in a line or two what makes Shelley's novel Frankenstein one of the first science fiction novels.

The High School of the Future

What will high schools look like 50 to 100 years from now? Brainstorm what you think some of the possibilities will be.

This should be interesting!

Astounding Science Fiction--the Magazine

In the late 1930s, an editor created a new magazine that would look at the possibilities of real science fiction. He called it "Astounding Science Fiction," and many of the great science fiction writers in America began their career writing for this magazine.

The site below is dedicated to this fascinating magazine. The site features pictures, stories, and reflections on this fascinating magazine.

Copy and paste this URL:

http://www.andrew-may.com/asf/index.htm

Your Original Science Fiction Novel!

You have been hired by Bantam Books to write a science fiction novel, but first, the publisher wants to see how creative you are. They have asked you to submit the first PARAGRAPH of your new science fiction work.

Create an interesting paragraph and post it in this strand.

This should be fun and interesting!

The Missing Chapter!

This strand is for all of you who have finished Ender's Game.

Put yourself in Card's position. If you were writing this novel, is there an additional chapter that you would add to the novel? Is there an additional scene that you feel would enhance the overall work?

Outline some possible ideas for a chapter that you feel would fit into some spot in this incredible novel.

Have fun and take a few intellectual risks.

Can't wait to see what people come up with.

More on the Web: "Classics of Science Fiction"

If you want to get lists of classic science fiction novels and short stories, or just want to find out more about this amazing literary genre, visit "Classics of Science Fiction," a terrific website. It's been around for a few years and is very popular with science fiction enthusiasts.

website: http://classics.jameswallaceharris.com/

If you visit and find points of interest, share them in the Comments section of this strand. Happy exploring!

Amazon Science Fiction Lists

If you copy and paste the following URL, you will be taken to Amazon's Science Fiction Bestsellers. Check out all the interesting titles, including classics by Ray Bradbury.

website: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/16282/ref=br_bx_c_1_0/102-2407531-7881718

After you've checked the list, let us know which science fiction books you've already read.

2nd Documentary: "From Jules Verne to Ray Bradbury"

Post some of your thoughts/discoveries based on your viewing of this second documentary.

More about Ray Bradbury

Ray Bradbury's official site can be found at the following address:

www.raybradbury.com

This site, by HarperCollins (his publisher), has lots of information about the author, his life, and his works.

Documentary on Ray Bradbury

Share something you learned about Ray Bradbury as a result of watching the documentary entitled "Ray Bradbury: American Icon."

The Theme of Peer Pressure

The concept of peer pressure plays a rather large role in this novel. Comment on where you see this theme/issue arising in this novel.

Memorable Moments in Ender's Game

Based on your reading so far, what moments stand out as being most memorable or vivid? Just give us the scene, but don't give away too much of the plot (since everyone is at different spots).

Making Connections with Ender

Does the character of Andrew Wiggin remind you of other characters in novels or films? For instance, do you see any connections between Andrew Wiggin and Harry Potter?

In this strand, draw some connections between Ender and other interesting characters from novels or films.

Great Science Fiction Films

To my science fiction aficionados:

What are your favorite science fiction films? What films would you recommend to the novice who isn't too familiar with the science fiction genre in film?

Thanks for sharing.

Great Science Fiction Novels

This is for our science fiction enthusiasts. We have several students in class who really know their science fiction. In this strand, we would like you to introduce us to some of your favorite science fiction novels. Let us know the title and the author; then, give us a short paragraph that introduces us to the novel. You can also tell us what you like most about this author or novel.

Looking to the Future

This novel certainly gets us to consider what life in the future might be like. Think about cars, schools, homes and all the other features of life and predict what they might be like in the future.

In this strand, consider one element in your life and what it might be like in the future. For example, think of entertainment. How might that be very different in the near future?

Have fun with this category and come up with some interesting ideas.