Unit 4: Fighting oppression
If you could create a perfect world...would you?
In an unjust society, can one person's actions make a difference?
During Unit 4, we will be reading some AMAZING dystopian fiction that will help us think deeply about control, oppression, and choices.
All students will read The Giver, a novel by Lois Lowery. It is considered one of the most important books ever published, which is why we are reading it together. You will also choose an additional dystopian novel to read.
In an unjust society, can one person's actions make a difference?
During Unit 4, we will be reading some AMAZING dystopian fiction that will help us think deeply about control, oppression, and choices.
All students will read The Giver, a novel by Lois Lowery. It is considered one of the most important books ever published, which is why we are reading it together. You will also choose an additional dystopian novel to read.
12/17/14: Arranged Marriage
Should people choose their own husbands and wives, or should marriages be arranged?
Should people choose their own husbands and wives, or should marriages be arranged?
- Read the article here.
- Gather evidence to support your position for the debate.
12/11/14: Previewing Activity
Directions:
Step 1: Download the Kindle Cloud Reader onto your Chromebook. You can find it in the app store.
Step 2: Preview each book choice from the list below.
Directions:
Step 1: Download the Kindle Cloud Reader onto your Chromebook. You can find it in the app store.
Step 2: Preview each book choice from the list below.
- The Maze Runner by James Dashner
- The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
- Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (part of the Hunger Games series)
- Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins (part of the Hunger Games series)
- Divergent by Veronica Roth
- Delirium by Lauren Oliver
- The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer
- Uglies by Scott Westerfield
- City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
- Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury