1. Science Fiction and Fantasy Wantagh School District

2. What makes a book Science Fiction? Fiction story Fiction story Often set in the future Often set in the future Time travel Time travel Everything can be explained by science Everything can be explained by science Factual scientific information Factual scientific information Other planets, solar systems, or galaxies Other planets, solar systems, or galaxies Robots, Androids, Aliens Robots, Androids, Aliens Problems solved with science Problems solved with science Computers and new technology Computers and new technology

3. Some Science Fiction

4. What makes a book a Fantasy? Fiction story Fiction story Imaginary places Imaginary places Fantastic creatures – dragons, wizards, trolls, elves, giants, unicorns Fantastic creatures – dragons, wizards, trolls, elves, giants, unicorns Magic Magic Animals or things that act human Animals or things that act human Events that could never happen in real life, not explained by science Events that could never happen in real life, not explained by science

5. Some Fantasy