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Discussion of Utopian Short Stories
Kind of Activity:
Classwide Discussion
Objective:
Identify the morally or practically problematic elements of utopian ideas.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.5
Structure:
In previous class sessions and for homework, students have been working on their own utopian short stories or short films. As this work continues, have students prepare brief synopses of their utopias, which they can use to explain the key points of their worlds to the class.
Organize the class into groups of 5-6 students, and have each student in the group share their utopian work. After each presenter, the rest of the...
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