Dystopian literature

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

Dystopian literature

Utopia...

What was that again?

Utopia

often capitalized : a place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions

What was a Utopia again?
Give a definition and an example of a utopian world

What is a utopia?
What would your utopia look like?

New class rules

1. No one will be allowed to talk in class at all without my permission. In fact, talking will be very limited from now on

2. You will instead communicate via an online chat. ONLY in the computer lab. I will have access to everything you say in your chats. No other form of communication will be allowed in class unless it is with me or is conducted with my permission 

3. The class will be divided into 3 groups based on grades. There will be no communication allowed outside of these groups in class.

4. We will no longer talk about the past. We will be free from the burden of thinking about the past. We will only concentrate on the present and future

5. You may not discuss your family, interests or cultural background. Our classroom culture is more important.

6. Talking about Politics is absolutely forbidden!

What similarities do you see between the rules posted on the board and the movie clips?

How would you feel if rules like these were really implemented? How would these rules affect the classroom atmosphere?

What are some rules we have in our society or in our school that limit personal freedom in some way?

Why are these rules in place? When is it okay to limit personal freedom for the benefit of society?

Techniques used in dystopian literature 

During the following video take notes on:

- The techniques mentioned

- A historical moment when looking for a utopia has turned into a dystopia

- Other techniques, you see in the video, that define dystopian literature? For example, isolation etc.

Task

Prompt writing task:

" It is 2070, 5 years after World War 3 has broken out..."

Include at least 2 dystopian techniques in your writing task.

10 minutes

Reflection

Has this helped you in understanding another type of literature? how?

Reflect on this lesson including elements of Dystopia in your own life.

What have you learnt?