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How To Achieve 25 Out of 25 in Fiction Writing
How To Achieve 25 Out of 25 in Fiction Writing
HOW TO ACHIEVE
25 OUT OF 25
IN WRITING
CAMBRIDGE CHECKPOINT
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Guidance for Teaching Science Fiction to
Cambridge Checkpoint Learners
Band 25
Objective:
By the end of this unit, students should be able to understand and analyze the
features of science fiction, recognize language techniques within a given sample,
identify missing elements in a student's sample, and confidently produce a well-
structured science fiction piece (band 25) using provided tools.
Materials Needed:
Production Stage
2. Checklist Discussion:
Provide students with a checklist for writing science fiction. (use pages 17,18,
and 19)
Discuss each element on the checklist, clarifying expectations and highlighting
the importance of addressing each point.
Allow time for questions and ensure that students understand the criteria for
successful science fiction writing.
3. Writing a Science Fiction Piece:
Instruct students to use the knowledge gained from the annotated sample,
peer analysis, useful phrases, and the checklist to write their own science
fiction piece.
Encourage creativity while emphasizing the importance of adhering to the
genre's conventions.
Circulate around the classroom to provide guidance and answer questions as
students work on their writing.
Conclusion:
Ask students to share their science fiction pieces with the class or in small
groups.
Facilitate a brief reflection on the process and encourage students to
identify areas of improvement for future writing.
Reinforce the key elements of science fiction and express confidence in their
ability to apply these concepts in their writing.
1_ Space Exploration:
Science fiction often involves journeys into outer space, where humans or
other beings explore distant planets, galaxies, and even other universes.
2_ Futuristic Gadgets:
Sci-fi stories showcase advanced technology and inventive inventions beyond
our current reality. These gadgets play a crucial role in shaping the story's
world and plot.
3_ Extraterrestrial Life:
Science fiction frequently explores the existence of life beyond Earth. Stories
may include encounters with alien beings, civilizations, and the challenges of
communication and coexistence.
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A sample of a science fiction text
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An Annotated Sample of a Science Fiction Text
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A Student’s Sample with Missing Features
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A Cambridge Examiner Comments on the Student’s Sample
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Helpful Phrases and Vocabulary
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