Les 2 what is Dystopia

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Utopias and Dystopias

Begin with the End in Mind

This will be a creative group assignment. What is important is that you use your knowledge and opinions on Utopias and Dystopias and show that you have read, seen and thought about the themes in the different texts.

Success criteria

Group Work

Individual Assignments

Having an opinion on the themes in your novel

Annotating your book when you see something interesting

Thinking about SCASI 

Researching and understanding secondary sources. 

Tips:

• Keep a word list in  your notebook of words and phrases you come across in the novel, articles, reader etc
• Annotate your novels
• Make notes using SCASI

• Discuss your ideas with your peers and make notes on this as well 

Writing in OneNote

• Upload your practice writing assignments onto MS Teams
• Read each other's work
• Learn from each other! 
  

00:38

What is the definition of a Utopia

1. Perfect society
2. Netherlands after lockdown
3. Beach holiday
4. Non existent place

00:38

What did the early philosophers try to create?

01:40

Why does the creation of a perfect world seem to be impossible?

02:16

What was the prediction of H.G. Wells in 'The Time Machine'?

1. Time travel would upset the space-time continuum.
2. that time travel would eventually be possible for everyone
3. That the rich and poor would become separate species

03:19

Which of these events was NOT a major influence on dystopian fiction?

1. The Protestant Reformation
2. The demise of Michael Jackson
3. World wars
4. The industrial and digital revolutions

03:47

What was Orwell trying to critique in his novel "1984"?

1. communism
2. propaganda
3. capitalism
4. human nature

04:49

What are the underlying theme of 'V for Vendetta' and 'The Handmaids' Tale'?

05:49

What is the underlying fear expressed by science-fiction writers

Uniformity / Sameness

No free will / surveillance

Corrupt government / propaganda

Segregation / Unequal power

Perfect exterior hides evil secret

Unexpected hero

Take the test in the link on the next slide. 

- Which dystopia will  be yours? Explain why.

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Which dystopia will be yours?
Explain why this was chosen for you.

What is the connection between Science Fiction and Dystopias

01:06

Which methods are used to collect information?

02:47

After thought: What is the balance between freedom of thought and public safety?