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32. Speculative Fiction 101: A Teacher’s Guide to Fantasy, Sci-Fi & Dystopia
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What if time travel were possible? What if magic and science collided? What if we lived in a world where artificial intelligence developed emotions—or where humanity had to fight for survival in a distant galaxy? These "what if" questions are the foundation of speculative fiction, a genre that invites readers to imagine worlds beyond our own.
Highlights:
- What is speculative fiction?
- Why This Genre Might Appeal to Teens
- Speculative Fiction History
- Subgenres
- My Favorites
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