Daily Lessons for Teaching Blue Adept

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 148 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Daily Lessons for Teaching Blue Adept

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 148 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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Lesson 1 (from Chapter 1: Unicorn)

Objective

Chapter 1: Unicorn

"Blue Adept" is a novel which attempts to blend the two genres of science fiction and fantasy, while maintaining a strict demarcation between the two. The objective of this lesson is to discuss whether this technique is effective, and why.

Lesson

1) Genres - The author combines two genres. Discuss, with the class what a genre is and how it relates to the "frames" between which Stile travels.

2) Writing Assignment - In one to two paragraphs, have students answer the following questions: What two genres of fiction does the author combine in this novel? How does he differentiate between the two?

3) Group Discussion - How effective is the author's attempt to blend the two genres, and why? Do you think there is anything that he should have done differently? Why?

4) Discussion - Do you think that the author should have stuck with one of the...

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