Horror & Gothic - Supernatural Elements: Science Fiction

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A worksheet exploring supernatural elements within a science fiction-themed Gothic story, encouraging critical reading and creative writing skills for Grade 6 students.

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Horror & Gothic - Supernatural Elements: Science Fiction

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Reading Passage: The Shadow of the Nebula

In the year 2174, beneath the swirling mists of the distant Nebula X-47, a mysterious energy pulsed through the abandoned research station on the edge of the galaxy. Dr. Lena Carter, a scientist renowned for her curiosity about unexplained phenomena, had arrived to investigate the strange occurrences reported by her team. As she stepped into the dimly lit corridor, an icy chill ran down her spine, despite the station’s artificial climate. Shadows seemed to dance along the walls, flickering like ghostly apparitions. Suddenly, the air shimmered, and a translucent figure appeared—a shimmering apparition that seemed both human and otherworldly. It whispered unintelligible words, yet Lena felt an overwhelming sense of dread and wonder. The entity’s presence defied the laws of physics, bending reality around her. As the night deepened, Lena discovered that the station was a conduit for supernatural energies intertwined with advanced technology, creating a terrifying hybrid of science and the supernatural. Her investigation revealed that the station’s energy was connected to an ancient cosmic force, awakening a spectral presence that threatened to breach the boundaries of the universe itself. Trapped in a web of spectral illusions and scientific enigma, Lena braced herself for the unknown, knowing that some secrets of the universe are best left unexplored.
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What atmospheric details in the passage help create a spooky and mysterious mood?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify the supernatural element in the story and explain how it interacts with the scientific setting.
[3 marks]
3.
Which phrase in the story indicates that the supernatural presence defies the laws of physics?
[2 marks]
4.
Describe how the story combines elements of horror and science fiction.
[4 marks]
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What theme is emphasized by the story’s depiction of an ancient cosmic force awakening through technology?
[2 marks]
6.
Identify one literary device used in the passage and explain its effect.
[3 marks]
7.
Write a short paragraph imagining you are Lena. Describe what you might be feeling during this encounter.
[4 marks]
8.
Creative Task: Write a short story about a different supernatural encounter in a futuristic setting. Include at least three supernatural elements and describe how technology interacts with them.
[6 marks]

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