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In this short Orwell novel, animals rise up against their oppressive farmer. An excellent read for examining how dystopian societies try to initially begin as utopian. (Nick Hernandez)

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This book would be an excellent bridge or "further reading" text, especially since it takes place in a post-apocalyptic USA.

(Lauren Greulich)

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Have students brainstorm and create their own utopian society

or utopian world. This is an example of a picture to show the students as this an example of 'my' utopian world. Have them interpret it and draw their own.

(Maria Fernandez)

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For further reading, discuss James Dashner's popular novel.  Consider viewing the film.

(Stephanie Jacobs)

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The KidBlog app is a great way for kids to interact with their peers through writing. As they study utopian literature, have them write short utopian stories to see what elements they find most interesting and to see if they're owning the concepts being taught

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A short story by Ursula Le Guin paints the picture of a "utopian" city, Omelas, where civilians are guaranteed to live happy lives - with the exception of one child being held captive in a basement, animal-like and half starved. This story aligns with the unit's goals as it provides students with a new perspective on the individual's role within a "utopian/dystopian" society as they are made to question the price one would pay for complete happiness.

(Shafika Hasan)

http://engl210-deykute.wikispaces.umb.edu/file/view/omelas.pdf

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Arts Edge

http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators/lessons/grade-9-12/Utopian_Visions#Overview

Read Write Think

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/decoding-dystopian-characteristics-macintosh-933.html?tab=4#tabs

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Create mind maps to organize the structure and characteristics of More's Utopia and Orwell's 1984.

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Watch videos of different movie clips portraying dystopian characteristics. You can also add YouTube videos that are relevant to the unit.

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Edward Snowden was a contractor that stole and leaked classified documents from the National Security Agency (NSA). The leaked documents revealed that the NSA was spying in foreign countries, on U.S. citizens, and permanent residents. How has technology facilitated government surveillance?

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Apple Macintosh nationally aired the commercial for the second and last time on January 22, 1984, during a commercial break during the third quarter of Super Bowl XVIII. A film analysis will be conducted on the 'dystopian' characteristics in the video.

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A dystopian novel written by George Orwell and published in 1949.

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What is the purpose of writing about a utopia? Take a look at the origins of the concept of a utopia and how has it developed over time.

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Brave New World - Aldous Huxley

Divergent - Veronica Roth

Fahrenheit 451 - Ray Bradbury

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Do you agree with John Lennon's vision of a perfect world (no heaven or hell, no countries, no religion, no possessions, etc.)?

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On The Best State Of A Commonwealth And On The New Island Of Utopia

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On The Best State Of A Commonwealth And On The New Island Of Utopia

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(de optimo rei publicae statu deque nova insula Utopia) was first published in 1516 in Latin.

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9-10.RI.1. – Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

9-10.RI.2. – Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.

9-10.RI.5.: Analyze in detail how an author's ideas or claims are developed and refined by particular sentences, paragraphs, or larger portions of a text (e.g., a section or chapter).

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What is the etymology of the term 'utopia' and what implications does it have on the term 'dystopia'?

What characteristics constitute a utopia/dystopia?

What is the individual's role in a utopian/dystopian society?

Can dystopian characteristics be found in modern-day U.S.A.?

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was born on February 7, 1478 and was beheaded for objecting the separation of England from the Roman Catholic Church on July 6, 1535.

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Identify, discuss, and analyze the characteristics of Thomas More's 'utopian' society in Utopia.

Develop and articulate an argument about the pros and cons of Thomas More's Utopia.

Identify, discuss and analyze the characteristics of the 'dystopian' society in George Orwell's 1984 and how it relates to modern-day government surveillance.