Dystopian Short Stories--The Future? or Now?
In this 8 week ongoing class, students will read and discuss a different dystopian short story each week, looking for the themes and connections to modern life.
Diane SULLIVAN
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5.0
Number of reviews:(170)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekAssessment
Informal assessment based on the discussions.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 9
Each week, students will read a dystopian short story with me. During class time, we will discuss the story's characters, plot, theme and dystopian elements and make connections to any modern day events or technologies. I will lead the students through a discussion in a fishbowl/socratic seminar type format ( dependning on the number of students)We will use the SWBST ( Someone Wanted But So Then) format to summarize the story and look for the themes. The stories I choose will be based on the ages and number of students enrolled. I will show several videos based on some of the short stories.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to summarize, find theme, and make text to person connections from reading dystopian short stories.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Much dystopian literature is disturbing because it often depicts the worse impulses and acts of humans. Many dystopian stories act as a warning of what could happen IF we don't act in some way to stop it. I have taught dystopian literature to classes for about 15 years, and believe I can handle the sensitive issues without becoming overtly political.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
5.0
170reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Clear Lake- Houston
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
Much dystopian literature is disturbing because it often depicts the worse impulses and acts of humans. Many dystopian stories act as a warning of what could happen IF we don't act in some way to stop it. I have taught dystopian literature to classes for about 15 years, and believe I can handle the sensitive issues without becoming overtly political. Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 48 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
1-9 learners per class
