Creative and Critical Thinking: What If?

Creative and Critical Thinking

ASSIGNMENT 5.5: The Best of the Best in Speculative Fiction FORUM

Learning Target(s):

  • Respectfully exchange ideas and viewpoints from diverse perspectives to build shared understandings and extend thinking
  • Express and support an opinion with evidence

Task:

We all have a story whether it is a novel or a movie or some other format that we experienced and perhaps changed us in some way. Maybe it was the unforgettable character that was so flawed yet pushed through their fears to save the day. Or maybe the whole concept of the novel/movie made you think about the world in a different way. Think of a story that makes you say "You have to watch/read it!!"

Start a new post with the name of your piece and what type of medium it is. You should try and choose something that aligns with your course of study: Literary Studies, New Media, Composition, Oral Language or Creative Writing. 

In a well-written paragraph, explain what element of the story (plot, setting, character, theme) made it memorable for you. Refer to your previous assignments to review it in detail. IE Please go beyond general statements and use specific examples  and terms to back up your opinion.

Be sure you:

  1. Post your example as described above by clicking Add a New Question.
  2. Reply/Respond to your classmates' examples by clicking on their topic and selecting Reply.  Try using the following prompts to guide your response to another post:  "I wonder...", "I know...", "I can...". 



Assessment:
Learning Target(s) -  (6/6 Exemplary): The post is  insightful and supported with examples and opinions to present a unique perspective.  Ideas are communicated  in a clear, constructive and positive manner appropriate for a forum.
Written Expression - (6/6 Exemplary):  Sentence structure and vocabulary are varied, skillfully written, and carefully chosen.  Work has been proofread and there are few or no errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar.  Content contributes to the central idea and makes insightful connections with logical organization.


Submission:

Use the "5.5 FORUM: The Best of the Best in Speculative Fiction" link on the main page of this section of the course to upload your forum contribution by clicking on "Add a New Question" in the forum. Do not submit to the TEACHER ONLY dropbox.

Estimated Allotted Time:   30 min.