Guiding Questions
Declaration of Independence (excerpt):"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."
[Read the Full Text] The Role of Government is...We will start with an A-Z Brainstorm activity. DIRECTIONS
Overview of works studied:
Harrison Bergeron
Resources:
Discussion Questions (source: FacingHistory.org)
WALL•EResources:
Poetry"THE WASTE LAND" - Section 1
Non-fiction
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UtopiaAs defined by Wikipedia...
Utopia (/juːˈtoʊpiə/) is an ideal community or society possessing a desirable socio-politico-legal system. The word was coined in Greek by Sir Thomas More for his 1516 book Utopia, describing a fictional island in the Atlantic Ocean. The term has been used to describe both intentional communities that attempt to create an ideal society, and fictional societies portrayed in literature. It has spawned other concepts, most prominently dystopia. Additional Works: |
Intro to Dystopia
We begin our study of dystopian themes and ideas with these short works. Once we feel "comfortable," we will move on to the longer, more detailed works.