People, Power...Revolution.
WARM-UP: PEOPLE POWER...
- In the Hunger Games, The Capitol rose to power as the result of a Revolution by the Districts.
- This Revolution was most likely caused by unfair treatment of citizens, unfair distribution of wealth, or an unwarranted violence or imprisonment by the government of its citizens.
- What are some current issues in the United States that you can think of that could quite possibly lead this country into a rebellion?
- What are some issues with this country that you feel are unjust or need to change?
READ THIS...
"American Dystopia More Reality than Fiction"
Dystopia:
"An imagined place or state in which everything is unpleasant or bad, typically a totalitarian or environmentally degraded one.."
Are we already living in a Dystopian Society?
Use your GIST worksheet as you read along with the article...
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Dystopia:
"An imagined place or state in which everything is unpleasant or bad, typically a totalitarian or environmentally degraded one.."
Are we already living in a Dystopian Society?
Use your GIST worksheet as you read along with the article...
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UNIT 8 WRITING ASSIGNMENT...
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IS IT TIME FOR A REVOLUTION?
Think about some of the issues brought up in this essay. Do you agree with any of the points the author is trying to make? Is there a different topic that you feel is equally urgent and important that she failed to mention?
Now is your chance to let your voice be heard. Look back at your Warm-up. What are some issues that you, personally, feel need to be changed.
Now choose the issue you feel most passionate about. Explain why this is a problem, why should other people care about this problem, and finally, what should be done to solve this problem.
Put your ideas down on paper. Use the essay outline worksheet as your guide.
Now research your topic. Find at least one article that focuses on your subject and use it as a source for your essay. Print out the article to use later in another project.
Following are some suggested topics. You may also choose a topic that is not on the list:
Think about some of the issues brought up in this essay. Do you agree with any of the points the author is trying to make? Is there a different topic that you feel is equally urgent and important that she failed to mention?
Now is your chance to let your voice be heard. Look back at your Warm-up. What are some issues that you, personally, feel need to be changed.
Now choose the issue you feel most passionate about. Explain why this is a problem, why should other people care about this problem, and finally, what should be done to solve this problem.
Put your ideas down on paper. Use the essay outline worksheet as your guide.
Now research your topic. Find at least one article that focuses on your subject and use it as a source for your essay. Print out the article to use later in another project.
Following are some suggested topics. You may also choose a topic that is not on the list:
- Prison reform
- Gun Control
- Health Care
- Police Brutality
- Immigration
- Child Soldiers
- Bullying
- Child Abuse
- Animal Rights
- Human Trafficking (Slavery)
- Forced Immunization
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THE GLOSSARY PROJECT...
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THE GLOSSARY PROJECT...
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As you conduct your research, you will encounter new words. Some of these words will have definitions specific to the topic you are researching.
- When you find these words, make note of them. Look them up.
- Create your own glossary using Google Slides or PowerPoint.
- Your glossary should have at least five words.
- Make sure your definition is specific to the way the word is used in your research.
- Add a visual element to help you remember the new word. (See the example above.)
- Complete and turn in the attached GLOSSARY PROJECT WORKSHEET...