Students will define the literary terms utopia and dystopia.
Students will identify dystopian characteristics in literature (and possibly film).
Students will explain how dystopias criticize contemporary trends, societal norms, or political systems.
Students will learn how to plot ideas.
Students will learn to create an effective presentation.
Students will effectively write an analytic essay.

Having taught this to Middle Schoolers, I am aware of some which contain sensitive subject matter. Having taught some of these in the past, I have experience teaching matters of a sensitive nature to students. As always, the expectation is for the student to handle themselves with a sense of maturity. The purpose here is to explore the nature of the dystopian society and its role in the human experience.

Homework Offered
Primarily, reading will be done as homework so the student can come to class prepared for discussion.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

The Giver, by Lois Lowry