Exploring the Themes of Harrison Bergeron

What does equality mean in terms of status, rights, and opportunities?

• Being superior to others

• Being different from others

• Being equal in status, rights, and opportunities

• Having more opportunities than others

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

How is equality generally perceived in society?

• As a state where opportunities are limited

• As a state where everyone is different

• As a state where everyone is treated equally

• As a state where some people are superior

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which document asserts that all men are created equal?

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What question does the struggle for equality in American society raise?

• How do we create a diverse society?

• How do we create a powerful society?

• How do we create an equal society?

• How do we create a wealthy society?

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who is the author of 'Harrison Bergeron'?

• Aldous Huxley

• Ray Bradbury

• Kurt Vonnegut

• George Orwell

What statement should students consider before reading 'Harrison Bergeron'?

• Freedom is more important than equality

• Freedom is more important than fairness

• Fairness is more important than freedom

• Equality is more important than fairness