Dystopia / Utopia

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In deze les zitten 30 slides, met interactieve quizzen, tekstslides en 5 videos.

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Utopias and Dystopias

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

The test - - Creative writing assignment: 
For example, a diary entry, a report for a school paper, a lost page, bringing a character back to life, or changing a character.

- In the test; 
*You must use your knowledge and opinions on Utopias and Dystopias. 
* You must show that you have read and thought about the themes in the book ('This Perfect Day' or 'The Giver').

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Success criteria
You will receive a mark for
  • Language
  • Style
  • Content
See reader for details

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

Tips:
  • Keep a word list in Quizlet of words and phrases you come across in the novel, articles, reader etc
  • Make notes about themes 
  • Practice writing! Make use of tips from your peers and teacher during the period: 

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

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Slide 5 - 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 6 - Quizvraag

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

Slide 7 - Open vraag

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

Slide 8 - Open vraag

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 9 - Quizvraag

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 10 - Quizvraag

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

Slide 11 - Quizvraag

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

Slide 12 - Open vraag

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

Slide 13 - Open vraag

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

Slide 14 - Sleepvraag

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

Slide 15 - Tekstslide

Slide 16 - Link

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

Slide 17 - Open vraag

Reader
  • Download the reader - Studiewijzer
  • Practice grammar and vocabulary 

Slide 18 - Tekstslide

Slide 19 - Video

What is the connection between Science Fiction and Dystopias

Slide 20 - Open vraag

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....

Slide 21 - Tekstslide

Slide 22 - Link

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

Slide 23 - Open vraag

Rating functions on social media

Slide 24 - Woordweb

Slide 25 - Video

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Slide 26 - Video

01:06
Which methods are used to collect information?

Slide 27 - Open vraag

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

Slide 28 - Open vraag

Slide 29 - Link

Slide 30 - Video