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Unit Overview / Summary: Students will read George Orwells 1984, focusing
on the social-critique of power and elements of dystopian fiction. There will be a
variety of different texts presented in order to supplement their understanding of
the dystopian genre. Students will create their own fictional dystopian or utopian
society possessing certain elements of the genre, especially a social critique. As
students work on and complete their own society with a critique, they will better
understand the strategies the author uses to convey their central message.
Stage 1 Desired Results
What relevant goals (e.g. content standards or TEKS/SEs, course or program
objectives, learning outcomes) will this design address?
Established Goals:
http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter110/index.htm
(5) Reading/Comprehension of Literary Text/Fiction. Students understand, make
inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of fiction and
provide evidence from text to support their understanding. Students are expected
to:
(A) analyze isolated scenes and their contribution to the success of the plot as a
whole in a variety of works of fiction;
(7) Reading/Comprehension of Literary Text/Sensory Language. Students
understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about how an author's
sensory language creates imagery in literary text and provide evidence from text
to support their understanding. Students are expected to explain the function of
symbolism, allegory, and allusions in literary works.
(14) Writing/Literary Texts. Students write literary texts to express their ideas
and feelings about real or imagined people, events, and ideas. Students are
responsible for at least two forms of literary writing. Students are expected to:
(A) write an engaging story with a well-developed conflict and resolution,
interesting and believable characters, a range of literary strategies (e.g.,
dialogue, suspense) and devices to enhance the plot, and sensory details that
define the mood or tone;
(25) Listening and Speaking/Speaking. Students speak clearly and to the point,
using the conventions of language. Students will continue to apply earlier
standards with greater complexity. Students are expected to advance a coherent
argument that incorporates a clear thesis and a logical progression of valid
evidence from reliable sources and that employs eye contact, speaking rate (e.g.,
pauses for effect), volume, enunciation, purposeful gestures, and conventions of
language to communicate ideas effectively.
(26) Listening and Speaking/Teamwork. Students work productively with others
in teams. Students will continue to apply earlier standards with greater
complexity. Students are expected to participate productively in teams, building
on the ideas of others, contributing relevant information, developing a plan for
consensus-building, and setting ground rules for decision-making.
Enduring Understandings
(Generalizations):
Students will understand that . . .
Reading/Writing Craft: Those in power
often possess the ability to use
language and rhetoric as a means to
influence the thoughts and actions of
other people.
Global/Thematic: Dystopian fiction
often comments on present
circumstances in society and warns
against a nightmarish future.
Reading/Writing Craft: Through literary
devices an author can express their
critique on society.
Global/Thematic: Conformity can be
both productive and destructive to a
society because individual choices are
eliminated.
Essential Questions:
dystopian literature
dystopian fiction
Identify elements of society
with possibility of being
critiqued
Create original work with
elements of dystopian fiction
Other Evidence
-Dystopian Short Story: After reading
dystopian short stories in class, students
will write their own 2.5-4 page dystopian
short story complete with plot, dystopian
elements, and a social critique.
-Character Diary: While reading 1984,
students will write daily in their character
diary. They will choose a character and
write from his/her point of view to reflect
on events and emotions evident in the
novel. Students will need to retain the
dystopian elements and tone, while
bringing in creative and original twists.
-Propaganda Poster: Students will
utilize their knowledge of propaganda
and its persuasive tactics to create a
propaganda poster that relates to the
messages produced by Big Brother in
1984.
Background on 1984
o Setting
o Character Overview
o Plot
o Social circumstances
o Big Brother as symbol
o Oppression, totalitarianism
o Students complete guided notes
Start reading 1984
o First 15 pages
Introduce Summative Create Your Own Dystopian/Utopian Society due at
end of unit
Homework: Read next 20 pages of 1984
Day 3: 1984 Continued
Final short story due today
Watch trailer from The Giver
Quick-write: How does this compare to the dystopian fiction so far?
Idea of utopia as possible dystopia
Summarize last nights reading
Continue reading 1984 15 pages
Introduce character diary
o choose character
Begin writing in character diary
Homework: Read 1984 20 pages
Week 3
Day 1: 1984 Discussion
Write in character diary
Discuss last nights reading
Read 25 pages 1984
Think-pair-share: What are the downfalls weve seen in Oceana, the
society in 1984, so far?
Discussion over this question with specific examples from the text.
Homework: Read 1984 20 pages
Day 2: 1984 Reading & Project Work Day
Write character diary
Quickly discuss previous nights reading.
Read 25 pages 1984
Use the rest of class time for working on Create Your Own
Dystopia/Utopia project and Q/A
Homework: 20 pages 1984
Week 4
Day 1: Propaganda
Write in character diary
Introduce propaganda
o Show examples of propaganda
o Identify propaganda in 1984
Read 1984 20 pages
Students will create 4-square graphic organizer of propaganda in 1984 as
they read
o image of propaganda, what is the message being conveyed?, what
elements of propaganda are seen?, how effective is it?
Introduce Propaganda assignment due next class
Homework: Read 1984 20 pages
Day 2: Propaganda Gallery Walk
Write in character diary
Summarize and discuss plot from reading.
Introduce propaganda gallery walk and corresponding handout
o How persuasive was this propaganda? What was the message?
What appeals were affective? Was the layout clear?
Excerpts from Hunger Games
o What is the social critique portrayed in the Hunger Games?
Homework: Read 20 pages 1984
Technology Integration
(Re: instructional delivery, student
activities, formal or informal inquirybased assignments, products, etc.)
-PowerPoints throughout unit to
present information and materials.
Instructional Vocabulary
Dystopia
Utopia
Propaganda
Totalitarianism
Authoritarianism
Egalitarianism
Social consciousness
Apathy
Distortion
Oppression
Elite
Tyranny
Egalitarian
Allegory
Symbolism
In order for your short story to be part of the dystopian genre, you will need to
include a few elements:
A clear and detailed description of what the dystopia looks like, how it
works (there should be a party/character in control), and possibly how it
came to be.
Your short story will need to need to be 2.5-4 pages typed double-spaced and in
12 point Times New Roman. You will bring a rough draft of your story on [insert date]
and we will have a peer edit workshop on this day. On [one week later] your final draft
will be due.
Look back at Harrison Bergeron for ideas on style and tone.
Be sure to read the rubric in order to meet all requirements.
EXCELLENT
(4)
Student
firmly
establishes
all
characters
in
the
narrative
with
a
mix
of
dialogue,
inner
monologue,
physical
description
and/or
actions
taken
in
the
story.
There
is
a
clear
protagonist
and
antagonist.
The
antagonist
also
drives
the
conflict.
There
is
clearly
one
group
in
control
and
one
group
of
characters
oppressed.
GOOD
(3)
Student
establishes
most
characters
in
the
narrative
with
a
mix
of
dialogue,
inner
monologue,
physical
description,
and/or
actions
taken
in
the
story.
There
is
a
clear
protagonist
and/or
antagonist.
The
antagonist
is
somewhat
connected
with
the
conflict
of
the
story.
There
is
clearly
one
group
in
control
and
one
group
of
characters
oppressed.
Organization
and
Structure
Elements
of
a
Dystopia
Mechanics
FAIR
(2)
Student
attempts
to
establish
some
characters
by
trying
to
use
dialogue,
physical
description,
inner
monologue,
and/or
actions
taken
in
the
story,
but
there
is
a
lot
of
confusion
some
of
the
characters
traits.
There
may
not
be
a
clear
protagonist
and/or
antagonist.
The
antagonist
could
be
connected
to
the
conflict,
but
it
isnt
clear.
The
students
short
story
has
parts
of
a
beginning,
middle,
and
end,
but
lacks
transitions
and
cohesiveness.
The
conflict
may
be
difficult
to
identify.
POOR
(1)
Student
shows
no
attempt
to
develop
the
characters
in
the
narrative
by
any
means.
The
characters
seem
to
be
simply
planted
into
the
narrative
with
no
cause
or
purpose.
The
conflict
is
muddled
and
is
not
connected
to
the
antagonist.
There
is
no
recognizable
protagonist
or
antagonist.
"IRubric: Writing a Dystopian Short Story Rubric." - UC69BX: RCampus. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Apr. 2015.
<http://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?sp=yes&code=UC69BX&>
Background
Describe
a
main
event
and
give
important
details
to
support
it.
Use
elements
of
dystopian
fiction.
Point
of
view
Write
from
the
character's
point
of
view
(use
I).
Write
details
in
the
correct
order
in
which
they
happened.
Details
are
Details
are
placed
in
a
Some
details
are
Many
details
are
effectively
placed
in
logical
order
and
the
not
in
a
logical
or
not
in
a
logical
or
a
logical
order
and
way
in
which
they
are
expected
order,
and
expected
order.
the
way
they
are
presented/introduced
this
distracts
the
There
is
little
sense
presented
follows
follows
first
person
reader.
First
person
that
the
writing
is
1st
person
point
of
point
of
view.
point
of
view
is
organized.
Entry
is
view.
used
most
of
the
not
written
in
first
time.
person
point
of
view.
Emotion
Include
how
the
character
was
feeling
during
the
event.
Diary
entry
thoroughly
focuses
on
character's
feelings
regarding
the
events
they
are
involved
in.
Creativity
Effective slogan
Creativity!
You
will
also
need
a
short
explanation
of
your
poster.
What
message
is
being
conveyed?
How
have
you
chosen
to
convey
this
message?
Your
propaganda
poster
will
be
due
next
class
in
which
we
will
all
participate
in
a
gallery
walk.
Be
sure
to
read
your
rubric
for
the
best
possible
score.
Propaganda Rubric
Criteria
EXCELLENT (4)
Audiences and Purpose Presents effective slogan;
Vocabulary and graphics
chosen to clearly resonate
with and persuade
audience. A clear
explanation of message
and method.
Organization
Persuasive Appeal
Use of Language
GOOD (3)
Presents solid slogan;
Vocabulary and/or
graphics stand out to
audience. An explanation
of message and method.
FAIR (2)
Presents a slogan;
Vocabulary and/or
graphics stand out to
audience, but may be off
putting. An explanation
of message and/or
method but is lacking
logic.
Uses layout and design to Layout and design show
show consistent
inconsistent
organizational strategy;
organizational strategy
uses word and image
placement to make a
point.
Combines words and
Combines few words
graphics to persuade
and graphics that may
support for position;
diminish the position;
Uses fewer appeals or
May rely on only one
may rely more on one
strategy
than another.
Poor (1)
Suggests a slogan or does
not have a slogan; Lack
of attempt at
persuasiveness.
Insufficient or no
explanation.
Communicates an idea
through adequate use of
persuasive diction and
word choice.
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Propaganda Rubric
Mechanics
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Setting:
Describe
the
setting
of
dystopia/utopia.
What
does
the
place
look
like
where
your
citizens
live?
What
do
the
buildings,
homes,
cars,
etc.
look
like?
What
year
is
it?
Citizen:
Describe
the
average
citizens
in
your
dystopia/utopia.
What
do
they
wear?
Describe
their
appearance.
What
do
they
do
for
a
living?
Do
they
have
children?
How
do
they
behave
on
a
daily
basis?
What
do
they
do
for
fun?
How
do
you
respond
to
the
government?
Education:
Describe
the
schools
in
your
dystopia/utopia.
What
do
students
learn?
What
do
they
do
at
school?
What
do
they
wear?
How
do
they
behave?
What
d
Social
Critique:
What
does
your
dystopia/utopia
critique
about
our
society?
How
do
you
do
this?
Based
from:
http://alexismwright.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/9/2/12921791/create_your_own_dy
stopian_society_project.pdf
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Project Grade:
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