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What do classroom teachers feel are the best science fiction works to introduce in a literature class, and why? Posted by blazedale on Jan 24, 2008. |
Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature Group
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I think the best science fiction doesn't just entertain but makes you think about what might be possible. For instance, Crichton's Andromeda Strain was written long before 9/11, but it makes us think about biological threats. Bradbury's There Will Come Soft Rains is another story that makes you think about what the future might be like. You also need to decide how to define science fiction. Is The Giver science fiction? How about The Little Prince? Posted by linda-allen on Jan 25, 2008. |
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Alas, Babylon is a great book, as is Farenheit 451. Anything by Ray Bradbury is oh-so-cool. I also like teaching "The Shawshank Redemption" and other short stories by Stephen King. SR is really sci-fi, but kids love it that King wrote it and we can watch the film afterward for comparison and argument about choices in camera angles, lighting, delivery.
Posted by amy-lepore on Jan 25, 2008. |
