4V literature lesson 1

4V literature lesson 1
Dystopian literature
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This lesson contains 15 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.

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4V literature lesson 1
Dystopian literature

Slide 1 - Slide

Look for an online picture which according to you represents a utopian world best.

Slide 2 - Open question

What makes a society perfect do you think?

Slide 3 - Open question

Look for an online picture which represents a dystopian world best.

Slide 4 - Open question

What is a characteristic of an imperfect society?

Slide 5 - Open question

Slide 6 - Video

What does the word dystopia literally mean?
A
Distant place
B
Not-good place
C
Non-existent place

Slide 7 - Quiz

Which of these events was NOT a major influence on dystopian fiction?
A
The Protestant Reformation
B
The Industrial Revolution
C
World War II

Slide 8 - Quiz

Quote from the videoclip: "and death came with ruthless efficiency to any who didn't belong". Question: which historical event is referred to here?

Slide 9 - Open question

Utopia 

an imagined place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
Dystopia

an  imagined world or society in which people lead wretched, dehumanized, fearful lives

Slide 10 - Slide

Can you name a dystopian story?

Slide 11 - Open question

In our day and age there are themes which could perfectly fit a utopian and/or dystopian novel. Write down one of each.

Slide 12 - Open question

Which person from our day and age or from the past fits in a utopian story?

Slide 13 - Open question

Please open your literature booklet

Slide 15 - Slide