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Exploring Dystopian Literature: Why We Read About Flawed Worlds

Dive into the intriguing realm of dystopian literature, where authors create grim yet captivating settings that challenge our understanding of society. Classics like "The Hunger Games," "The Giver," and "Ender's Game" illustrate what a flawed world can teach us about humanity and morality. This exploration invites readers to reflect on the allure of dystopian narratives, contrasting them with utopian ideals. Engage with thought-provoking questions and vocabulary, and share your insights to deepen your literary journey.

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Exploring Dystopian Literature: Why We Read About Flawed Worlds

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  1. Why do we read this stuff? Wow. That is messed up.

  2. Learning Target • Understanding the fictional setting: dystopia.

  3. Why do we read this stuff? Have you read any of these books? • The City of Ember? • Hunger Games? • The House of the Scorpion? • The Giver? • Matched? • Delirium? • Gone? • Ender’s Game?

  4. Utopia and Dystopia defined: Watch the video to understand Utopia and Dystopia settings • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A7CHIlgNW0

  5. Defined: Utopia Dystopia A messed up world A world that is severely flawed Hell on earth A dysfunctional place to live. A degraded society • The perfect place • A place of perfect harmony • Heaven on earth • The ideal place to live • A superior society

  6. Why would people want to read about messed up worlds? Wouldn’t they rather read about happy worlds? • Find the article on my webpage under today’s date. • Review the vocabulary terms by looking the word up in a dictionary before you read the article. • Read the article. • Answer the questions using complete thoughts. • When you finish share your assignment with jrunni@mypanthers.org • Type “H# LastnameFirstnameDystopia” in the subject line.

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