Dystopia / Utopia

Utopias and Dystopias
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This lesson contains 31 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 6 videos.

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Utopias and Dystopias

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The test
This will be a creative writing assignment, for example: a diary entry, a report for a school paper, the lost page, bringing a character back to life, changing a character.
What is important is that you use your knowledge and opinions on Utopias and Dystopias and show that you have read, seen and thought about the themes in ‘This Perfect Day’ and ‘Black Mirror: Nosedive’ 

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Success criteria
You will receive a mark for
  • content
  • language use
  • style
See reader for details
Watch the following video for tips

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Slide 4 - Video

Tips:
  • Keep a word list in Quizlet of words and phrases you come across in the novel, articles, reader etc
  • Make notes on themes 

  • Practice writing! Make use of tips from your peers and teacher during the period: 

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Writing in OneNote
  • Upload your practice writing assignments onto OneNote
  • Read each other's work
  • Learn from each other! 

Slide 6 - Slide

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Slide 7 - Video

00:38
What is the definition of a Utopia
A
Perfect society
B
Netherlands after lockdown
C
Beach holiday
D
Non existent place

Slide 8 - Quiz

00:38
What did the early philosophers try to create?

Slide 9 - Open question

01:40
Why does the creation of a perfect world seem to be impossible?

Slide 10 - Open question

02:16
What was the prediction of H.G. Wells in 'The Time Machine'?
A
Time travel would upset the space-time continuum.
B
that time travel would eventually be possible for everyone
C
That the rich and poor would become separate species

Slide 11 - Quiz

03:19
Which of these events was NOT a major influence on dystopian fiction?
A
The Protestant Reformation
B
The demise of Michael Jackson
C
World wars
D
The industrial and digital revolutions

Slide 12 - Quiz

03:47
What was Orwell trying to critique in his novel "1984"?
A
communism
B
propaganda
C
capitalism
D
human nature

Slide 13 - Quiz

04:49
What are the underlying theme of 'V for Vendetta' and 'The Handmaids' Tale'?

Slide 14 - Open question

05:49
What is the underlying fear expressed by science-fiction writers

Slide 15 - Open question

Uniformity / Sameness
No free will / surveillance
Corrupt government / propaganda
Segregation / Unequal power
Perfect exterior hides evil secret
Unexpected hero

Slide 16 - Drag question

Slide 17 - Link

Which dystopia will be yours?
Explain why.....

Slide 18 - Open question

Take the test in the link on the next slide. 
  • Which dystopia will  be yours?
    • Explain why

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Slide 20 - Video

What is the connection between Science Fiction and Dystopias

Slide 21 - Open question

Test content
You will be asked to write on the following:
  • Characteristics of Utopian and Dystopian society
  • Themes of 'This Perfect Day'
  • The message of 'Black Mirror: Nosedive'
  • The message of Harrison Bergeron
  • Information from your current affairs presentations
  • Your opinion on these matters....

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Slide 23 - Link

Thoughts on 'This Perfect day'.
Add a reaction to the thread in the previous slide.

Slide 24 - Open question

Rating functions on social media

Slide 25 - Mind map

Slide 26 - Video

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Slide 27 - Video

01:06
Which methods are used to collect information?

Slide 28 - Open question

02:47
After thought: What is the balance between freedom of thought and public safety?

Slide 29 - Open question

Slide 30 - Link

Slide 31 - Video