Unit 10: Dystopia
In this unit students will shift their focus from the perfect society to the dystopian world. Text read is E. M. Forster’s short story The Machine Stops, written in 1909 but still a strong example of utopian fiction. Within the framework of dystopian literature study, students will gain knowledge and experience in writing strong claims and supporting them with evidence and warrant. Language study will cover words and phrases specific to the text as well as identification of tone and mood in writing.Image Credit - One Nation Under CCTV - Flickr CC photo by Tom Blackwell
How does one identify and answer an authentic question for examination?
What are the characteristics common to dystopian societies?
What makes a strong and effective claim, evidence and warrant argument?
How can I write effective pieces integrating claim, evidence, and warrant?
How do I integrate claim, evidence and warrant into a literary analysis essay?
How are language and word choice used in The Machine Stops to create tone and aesthetic impact?
How does one plan, organize and write a persuasive academic essay? How does one go about correctly learning and incorporating college and career-level vocabulary into his repertoire of writing?
How does reflection support my learning?