Dystopia / Utopia

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 4

Utopias and Dystopias

The test - - Creative writing assignment: 

For example, a diary entry, a report for a school paper, a lost page, bringing a character back to life, or changing a character.

- In the test; 

*You must use your knowledge and opinions on Utopias and Dystopias. 

* You must show that you have read and thought about the themes in the book ('This Perfect Day' or 'The Giver').

Success criteria

You will receive a mark for

• Language
• Style
• Content

See reader for details

Tips:

• Keep a word list in Quizlet of words and phrases you come across in the novel, articles, reader etc
• Make notes about themes 

• Practice writing! Make use of tips from your peers and teacher during the period: 

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.....

Reader

• Download the reader - Studiewijzer
• Practice grammar and vocabulary 

What is the connection between Science Fiction and Dystopias

Test content

You will be asked to write on the following:

• Characteristics of Utopian and Dystopian society
• Themes of 'This Perfect Day'
• The message of 'Black Mirror: Nosedive'
• The message of Harrison Bergeron
• Information from your current affairs presentations
• Your opinion on these matters....

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Thoughts on 'This Perfect day'.
Add a reaction to the thread in the previous slide.

Rating functions on social media

01:06

Which methods are used to collect information?

02:47

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

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