Dystopian Literature Introduction

Dystopia Literature Introduction

7th Grade ELA

Today we will develop our understanding of Dystopian Literature by taking notes.

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Fir​st we will familarize ourselves with Dystopian themes by sharing our OPINION with statements.

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Poll

Everyone is equal.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

We need rules in order to live properly.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

If someone doesn’t follow the rules of a leader, they should be killed.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

The government knows what is best for us.

• Agree

• Disagree

Open Ended

The police should be able to do whatever they want to keep us safe.

I agree because...

I disagree because...

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​Actively listen by taking notes and not using your phone.

Open Ended

Can you think of an example from a modern TV show, movie, or book that has an oppressive government?

Open Ended

A philosopher from the 1400's (we live in the year 2022) came up with the idea of a Utopian society. Utopias were not originally thought of as being possible. Why do you think people started to believe that humans could eventually create a perfect society?

In most dystopian fiction, the intention to create a UTOPIA results in a DYSTOPIA.

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Without the freedom to choose your life, is it a perfect world?​