Tuesday the 17th of September

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Tuesday the 17th of September

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Tuesday the 17th of September
This week's work:
• Study Vocabulary list (quizlet/cohesion in progress)
• Reading comprehension
• Read ‘Harrison Bergeron’
• Read V for Vendetta Book one +two pp. 71-130

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Tuesday the 17th of September
This week's work:
• Study Vocabulary list (quizlet/cohesion in progress)
• Reading comprehension
• Read ‘Harrison Bergeron’
• Read V for Vendetta Book one +two pp. 71-130

Slide 3 - Slide

Harrison Bergeron 
by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

Slide 4 - Slide

Harrison Bergeron 




https://wordwall.net/play/22513/497/541

Slide 5 - Slide

How do you define
equality?

Slide 6 - Mind map

What will society be
like in 2081?

Slide 7 - Mind map

Harrison Bergeron 
Literature reader 

Slide 8 - Slide

Slide 9 - Video

Are the citizens of the United States in 2081 (setting of H.B.) truly "equal"?

Slide 10 - Mind map

How about citizens today?

Slide 11 - Mind map

Did Harrison's rebellion
accomplish anything?

Slide 12 - Open question

Why was Harrison able to break the basic laws of gravity after freeing himself from handicaps?

Slide 13 - Open question

Why aren't George and Hazel more affected by what they see happening to their son on TV?

Slide 14 - Open question

What kind of atmosphere does Vonnegut's plain language and dry tone evoke?
A
dystopian
B
utopian
C
science fiction

Slide 15 - Quiz

Which character has totally succumbed to government manipulation, believing that if things change, society would fall apart?

A
Hazel Bergeron
B
Diana Moon Glampers
C
George Bergeron
D
the unnamed cello player who just wants to be a duke

Slide 16 - Quiz

If Harrison were allowed to declare himself Emperor, how do you think he would have changed society? Would it have been better, worse, or the same? Support your claim with evidence from the story.

Slide 17 - Open question

Slide 18 - Video

Tuesday the 17th of September
This week's work:
• Study Vocabulary list (quizlet/cohesion in progress)
• Reading comprehension
• Read ‘Harrison Bergeron’
• Read V for Vendetta Book one +two pp. 71-130

Slide 19 - Slide