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To know - worldviews
To know - worldviews
to be able to - describe the importance of a worldview in a story and identify different types of world views
to be able to - describe the importance of a worldview in a story and identify different types of world views
Background information on worldviews
Background information on worldviews
One of the aims of this unit is for you to develop an appreciation of the importance of imaginative storytelling. Stories are worthy of our study because as far as historians can tell, storytelling has always been a significant part of any culture. Imaginative stories still influence our lives and the way we think.
One of the aims of this unit is for you to develop an appreciation of the importance of imaginative storytelling. Stories are worthy of our study because as far as historians can tell, storytelling has always been a significant part of any culture. Imaginative stories still influence our lives and the way we think.
Stories REFLECT society...
Stories REFLECT society...
Some stories reveal lots of information about the culture they come from. Therefore, we can investigate the past through stories and gain an insight into how people used to think and what they used to value.
Some stories reveal lots of information about the culture they come from. Therefore, we can investigate the past through stories and gain an insight into how people used to think and what they used to value.
How the Birds got their Colours - Dreamtime Story
How the Birds got their Colours - Dreamtime Story
Stories also SHAPE society...
Stories also SHAPE society...
Many stories captivate us and enthral us. Some stories move us to tears. In other stories we find heroes who we admire greatly and villains we despise. These are the stories which influence the way we think and can affect the way we live our lives.
Many stories captivate us and enthral us. Some stories move us to tears. In other stories we find heroes who we admire greatly and villains we despise. These are the stories which influence the way we think and can affect the way we live our lives.
The attitudes, values and beliefs that are conveyed in a story can be called the story’s WORLDVIEW. In simple terms, a WORLDVIEW is one way of thinking about life. Obviously, there are many different views on life so there are many different WORLDVIEWS.
The attitudes, values and beliefs that are conveyed in a story can be called the story’s WORLDVIEW. In simple terms, a WORLDVIEW is one way of thinking about life. Obviously, there are many different views on life so there are many different WORLDVIEWS.
the worldviews contained in science fiction texts contain the author's thoughts and their concerns.
the worldviews contained in science fiction texts contain the author's thoughts and their concerns.
Write down the types of worldview in your book
Write down the types of worldview in your book
Materialism
Materialism
What is really important in life are the things we surround ourselves with. Life consists of getting the right ‘stuff’ and improving it over time.
What is really important in life are the things we surround ourselves with. Life consists of getting the right ‘stuff’ and improving it over time.
Humanism
Humanism
The importance of wellbeing of all people and individuals. Humanists are concerned with fulfilment, growth, and creativity for both the individual and human society in general.
The importance of wellbeing of all people and individuals. Humanists are concerned with fulfilment, growth, and creativity for both the individual and human society in general.
Hedonism
Hedonism
The pursuit of entertainment and pleasure is the purpose of life. Satisfying the self is what life is about. Selfish behaviours.
The pursuit of entertainment and pleasure is the purpose of life. Satisfying the self is what life is about. Selfish behaviours.
Theism
Theism
God is the creator and sustainer of all things. Human history is not random, but is a part of God’s grand design.
God is the creator and sustainer of all things. Human history is not random, but is a part of God’s grand design.
Environmentalism
Environmentalism
Nature is sacred and is our life source. In order to survive we have to respect and protect nature above all other things.
Nature is sacred and is our life source. In order to survive we have to respect and protect nature above all other things.
scientism
scientism
Science will be able to solve all the world’s problems. One day humans will be all knowing and all powerful thanks to scientific and technological advances.
Science will be able to solve all the world’s problems. One day humans will be all knowing and all powerful thanks to scientific and technological advances.
Pantheism
Pantheism
Reality is spiritual and everything is connected.
Reality is spiritual and everything is connected.
Your Task - identify the world view
Your Task - identify the world view
1- Write down the name of each plot summary.
1- Write down the name of each plot summary.
2 - Read the plot.
2 - Read the plot.
3 - Write next to the name of the plot summary what worldview or worldviews you think match its' plot.
3 - Write next to the name of the plot summary what worldview or worldviews you think match its' plot.
The matrix
The matrix
Robots have enslaved humanity. Most people are unaware that the life they live is an illusion, a computer generated world. Neo discovers his life is not real and wakes up in the real world where he learns how to gain his full potential.
Robots have enslaved humanity. Most people are unaware that the life they live is an illusion, a computer generated world. Neo discovers his life is not real and wakes up in the real world where he learns how to gain his full potential.
the day after tomorrow
the day after tomorrow
Global warming has melted the Arctic ice shelf and dramatically changed the temperature of the ocean. Massive storm systems develop over the Northern Hemisphere and destroy many of the world’s major cities.
Global warming has melted the Arctic ice shelf and dramatically changed the temperature of the ocean. Massive storm systems develop over the Northern Hemisphere and destroy many of the world’s major cities.
clueless
clueless
A spoilt rich girl teaches a new girl to her school how to fit in by having the right clothes, reading the right books, and dating the right boy.
A spoilt rich girl teaches a new girl to her school how to fit in by having the right clothes, reading the right books, and dating the right boy.
the real cancun
the real cancun
A group of American college students go on ‘Spring Break’ to a luxury beach side town. They party all day and all night, without ever worrying about how much money they are spending.
A group of American college students go on ‘Spring Break’ to a luxury beach side town. They party all day and all night, without ever worrying about how much money they are spending.
lord of the rings
lord of the rings
A young hobbit is given the impossible task of travelling into a hostile and unforgiving land in order to destroy a magic ring and save all from being conquered by the dark lord.
A young hobbit is given the impossible task of travelling into a hostile and unforgiving land in order to destroy a magic ring and save all from being conquered by the dark lord.
signs
signs
On a farm in Pennsylvania, a family is terrorised by aliens during the night of an invasion. For months before this happened, the daughter had been saying that the drinking water tasted strange and had been leaving glasses of half drunk water all over the house. It turns out that the aliens are allergic to water. When the family confront the aliens there is lots of water nearby to attack with.
On a farm in Pennsylvania, a family is terrorised by aliens during the night of an invasion. For months before this happened, the daughter had been saying that the drinking water tasted strange and had been leaving glasses of half drunk water all over the house. It turns out that the aliens are allergic to water. When the family confront the aliens there is lots of water nearby to attack with.
contact
contact
An array of sophisticated radio telescopes picks up a signal from deep space. The signal turns out to be the designs to build an interstellar transport device. The machine is built and one person is chosen to go on the historic journey beyond our galaxy and make contact for the first time with an alien.
An array of sophisticated radio telescopes picks up a signal from deep space. The signal turns out to be the designs to build an interstellar transport device. The machine is built and one person is chosen to go on the historic journey beyond our galaxy and make contact for the first time with an alien.
We are going to share our answers using the spinning wheel
We are going to share our answers using the spinning wheel
Extension activity - answer these questions after you have finished the above activity
Extension activity - answer these questions after you have finished the above activity
Think and Write:
Think and Write:
Why might some people think supernatural books are dangerous? Your answer must be three sentences long.
Why might some people think supernatural books are dangerous? Your answer must be three sentences long.
What are some dangerous topics of books you would not find in the school library? Your answer must be at least two sentences long.
What are some dangerous topics of books you would not find in the school library? Your answer must be at least two sentences long.
It is very significant when books become popular like the Harry Potter and Twilight series. This means that many people agree with the ‘world of the story’ by sharing similar attitudes, values and beliefs. Why are Harry Potter and Twilight so popular? Answer using three sentences.
It is very significant when books become popular like the Harry Potter and Twilight series. This means that many people agree with the ‘world of the story’ by sharing similar attitudes, values and beliefs. Why are Harry Potter and Twilight so popular? Answer using three sentences.
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