Read Works
Read Works: From the Earth to Outer Space
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about science fiction authors who predicted travel to outer space. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Utopia
This lesson introduces utopia in fiction writing. This tutorial lesson shares a short slideshow with the lesson's content.
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Symbaloo: Star Wars Reads Day (October 5)
This collection contains apps, books, videos and other resources for Star Wars Reads Day on October 5th.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: The War of the Worlds
Contains a lesson plan that incorporates audio and video resources to help teach the book "The War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells. Also includes a number of discussion questions and links to additional information.
Read Works
Read Works: 3rd Grade Lesson: Science Fiction
[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson in which young scholars use the book Commander Toad and the Intergalactic Spy by Jane Yolen to learn about the characteristics that define science fiction. Lesson includes direct teaching,...
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Book Page: Yolen Interview
This resource is an article about author Jane Yolen. It gives a little biographical information, pictures of book covers, and great quotes from the author.
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
This is an online study guide/notes for the futuristic novel Brave New World by Aldous Huxley including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: Alas Babylon by Pat Frank
This is an online study guide/notes for the apocalyptic novel Alas Babylon by Pat Frank including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Excerpt From Frankenstein: The Creature's Request" by Mary Shelley
A learning module that begins with "Excerpt from Frankenstein: the Creature's Request " by Mary Shelley, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or...
New York Times
New York Times: 'A Wrinkle in Time' and Its Sci Fi Heroine
[Free Registration/Login Required] This article from The New York Times, a reprint from 2012, provides a book review for A Wrinkle in Time.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "They're Made Out of Meat" by Terry Bisson
A learning module that begins with the short story "They're Made Out of Meat" by Terry Bisson, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Autumntime by Anthony Lentini
The story "Autumntime" by Anthony Lentiniis set in a future where technology meets almost all human needs. It also provides a guided reading mode, assessment, discussion questions, and teacher's guide. [Free account registration required...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Ray Bradbury
Explore the world of Ray Bradbury when you visit this educational resource. Each work is hyperlinked to study guide questions.
E Reading Worksheets
E Reading Worksheets: Animal Farm Worksheets
These E Reading Worksheets provide supplemental questions, quizzes, tests, and projects that will help assess students' comprehension of the book Animal Farm, a novel written by George Orwell.
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
This is an online study guide/notes for the science fiction novel Flowers For Algernon by Daniel Keyes including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the novel The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Should You Read Sci Fi Superstar Octavia E. Butler?
Ayana Jamieson and Moya Bailey dive into the works of Octavia E. Butler, the visionary storyteller who upended science fiction.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Space Travel Guide
What makes science fiction so exciting? Read some examples of the genre and then create your own science fiction story about space travel. Use the supplied "travel guide" to generate ideas and structure your plot.
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
A coup by religious extremists helps to establish the sexually-oppressive, dystopian Republic of Gilead. Offred, a Handmaid, struggles with her role as a reproductive servant to the elite. Selected (8) reading passages (grades 9-11) to...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelly
The scientist Victor Frankenstein recounts his story of bringing a creature to life and the tragedies that followed. Selected (8) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with the horror novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelly. [Free account...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
Set in a future where books are outlawed and firemen burn any they find, fireman Guy Montag questions his role in society and joins an organization committed to starting a revolution. Selected (7) reading passages (grades 8-11) to pair...
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American Film Institute: Top Ten Science Fiction Films
Explore this top ten list of the greatest science fiction movies as picked by the results of a poll taken of leaders from the creative community. Number one is "2001: A Space Odyssey" which was released in 1968.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Margaret Cavendish
Familiarize yourself with the life and works of Margaret Cavendish. This source contains a quick fact sheet, a short biography, links to related articles, collection items, and works.