Science Fiction Think Tac Toe
Read three science fiction stories. Choose one activity to complete after
you read each story. Your choices must go up, down, or diagonally across
the Think Tac Toe board.
Paint a watercolor picture
Make a book jacket for your
Re-write the ending to your
of one scene from your
story
story.
Make a mobile about each
Design a poster to
Make a 3-D model of one
character
advertise your story.
scene from your story.
Create a diorama of one
Write a diary that one of
Create a timeline of the
scene from your story.
the main characters might
events of your story.
book
in the story.
have kept during the book’s
events.
Individual Assignment Directions:
Watercolor Picture: PAINT a scene from your story. It must be on a large sheet of
white paper or posterboard. Write a brief (two paragraph) description of the scene that
you chose. In other words, explain what is happening in the picture.
Book Jacket: Create a book jacket (the outside cover) for your story. You must
include the title, detailed and colored illustration, summary of your story (on the back)
and author information. Use construction paper and white paper to complete this task.
Re-Write the Ending: Re-write the ending to your story. The minimum length is 5
paragraphs. Each paragraph should be 4-6 sentences. Your final copy should be in
blue or black ink and in your BEST handwriting. Spelling and grammar will count, so
use your language arts skills!
Character Mobile: Create a mobile from a coat hanger about the characters in your
story. For each branch of your mobile, draw a picture of one character and describe
his/her characteristics. Spelling counts, so check your work!
Poster Advertisement: Design a poster to advertise your story. Your poster should be
colorful, illustrated, and summarize your story. It should be designed to excite the
reader about reading the story. Don’t forget to include information about the author.
The poster should be on a large piece of whit paper or a small piece of posterboard.
3-D Scene: Use clay, cardboard, wood, or other building material to build a scene from
your story. Your scene should include a short written summary of what is happening in
the scene. Be creative with this one!!
Diorama: Create a diorama of one scene from your story. A diorama is created in a
box (usually a shoe box). Use construction paper, cardboard, and other materials to
build your scene. On the outside of your diorama, write a brief summary of what is
happening in your scene (one paragraph).
Character Diary: Write a diary from the perspective of one of your characters as the
character goes through the events of the story. You should have at least 5 entries.
Each entry should be at least 5 sentences. The final copy of the diary should be
written in blue or black ink and be in your BEST handwriting. Spelling and grammar
counts in this assignment!
Timeline: Create a timeline of the events of your story. Each event on the timeline
should have a brief summary (2-3 sentences) and should have a large, detailed, and
colored illustration. This project should be completed on white paper or a half piece of
posterboard.