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Create Your Own Utopia--
Diane SULLIVAN
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(159)
In this 10 section, students will study the characteristics of utopias and dystopias and create an original dystopian story
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
In this class, we will create a utopian, "perfect" society, then a dystopian society. Week One: Background information on utopias-- when and where people attempted to create them-- the elements: setting, people, government, economy, transportation, recreation, technology. Students will then design a "perfect" utopian society using these elements. We will then discuss which of the elements could easily turn negative. Week Two: Background information on dystopian...
Students will learn the characteristics of utopia and dystopia. They will practice brainstorming and use their creativity to create their own version of utopian and dystopian societies.
Dystopian fiction is often disturbing, as its purpose is to issue a warning of what could happen if some aspect of society doesn't change. Students who are aware of things that are happening now in our society might have strong opinions about , our government, or our religious beliefs. I will allow students to offer their opinions and knowledge about any of these topics, but will NOT share any of my personal opinions about these topics. I have taught for 40 years, and am very good at keeping my opinions neutral.
Homework Offered
Students will need to think and jot down notes about their own ideas. I will suggest titles for additional short stories that they might read on their own.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Informal assessment based on their final ideas.Grades Offered
I will sent a template to print out. They will need something to write with and to write on.
Dystopian fiction is often disturbing, as its purpose is to issue a warning of what could happen if some aspect of society doesn't change. Students who are aware of things that are happening now in our society might have strong opinions about , our government, or our religious beliefs. I will allow students to offer their opinions and knowledge about any of these topics, but will NOT share any of my personal opinions about these topics. I have taught for 40 years, and am very good at keeping my opinion neutral.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(159)
Words, words, words. Where would we be without them? They can make us laugh,cry, feel, think, reflect and push us to change the world. I have 40 years of experience teaching English Language Arts to adolescents-- and I am still smiling! What...
Group Class
$160
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
2-10 learners per class
