I. Home Page--the opening page with the
time ship image.
II. H.G. Wells--a brief biography
A. The biography
B. A photo of H.G. Wells
C. Links to H.G. Wells specifically
III. Study Guide--for the teacher
A. A poster from the 1960 movie
B. Synopsis, chapter by chapter
C. Vocabulary lists for each chapter
D. Discussion questions for each chapter
E. Quizzes chapters I-III, IV-VI, and VII-XII
F. A note about the quizzes
III. Lessons--Sample day to day lesson plans
A. The literature classroom daily plans
1. Study guide for The Time Machine
2. Biography of H.G. Wells
3. Daily plans
4. Discussion and writing topics
5. A note about using the moviea. An essay assignment from the movie
b. A peer editing sheet for the movie essay
c. A grading rubric for the movie essay
6. Writing projects
7. Alternatives to writing projects
8. Justification for writing a science fiction story
8. The assignment for writing a science fiction story
9. Ideas for writing a science fiction story
10. A peer editing sheet for a science fiction story
11. A rubric for grading a science fiction storyB. Social Studies and The Time Machine an essay
1. A Time Machine as a metaphor for teaching history
2. Discussion and writing topics for the history classroom.3. Quizzes chapters I-III, IV-VI, and VII-XII
4. A note about the quizzes
IV. Resources--Links to outside sources
A. Links to H.G. Wells and The Time Machine
B. Links to general sources for science fiction and time travel
C. Links to sites about writing science fiction
D. Links to sites with literature curriculum and lesson plans
V. The Site Map--That's where you are now
VI. Feedback--A form to comment on this site or to e-mail the site designer
VII. F.A.Q.--Frequently asked questions.
A. Help! There's a lot of web site on this web site. How do I find my way around?
B. Why teach this novel?
C. Where can I get copies of the novel?
D. Do I have to teach it all at once?
E. How do I engage reluctant or struggling readers?
F. How can I help students who want to know more about this kind of literature when I'm not a science fiction fan myself?
G. What can I do to encourage my young science fiction writers?
H. I have some ideas of how to teach this novel. How can I share them with other teachers?
I. I have designed unique approaches to other science fiction novels or stories. How can I create my own on-line curriculum?
J. Where can I find other on-line resources to teach literature?
K. How can I get a hold of a science fiction author to talk to my class about this kind of writing?
L. Can I copy the handouts and quizzes from this web site without violating copyrights? Can I change or adapt the material (add things/subtract things/reword them/etc.)?
M. Who is James Van Pelt?
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