Science Fiction/Fantasy English IV
Learning Guide
Dystopian Literature Unit
SELF-ASSESSMENT
Student
Teacher
Use these to score yourself:
4
Learning Targets
I understand it, I can do it, and I
can comfortably explain it to
another learner.
I can analyze the impact of the author's
I am confident that I understand it
choices regarding where a story is set and
3 and think I can use it in my
literary devices used and how it relates to
learning.
the character’s motivation. RL.11-12.3
I can analyze point of view and distinguish
I am not quite there yet. I still have
what is stated directly and indirectly in
2 questions, and I need help figuring
satire, sarcasm, irony, or understatement.
them out.
RL.11-12.6
I can demonstrate knowledge of foundational
I need a lot of help, and I am
American literature, including how two or
1 confused about what I am
more texts from the same period treat
supposed to do.
similar themes or topics. RL.11-12.9
I can evaluate different media formats to
address a question. RI.11-12.7
I can draw inferences from fictional texts and connect my ideas to informational text.
RL.11-12.1, RI.11-12.1
I can work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and decision-making, set
clear goals and deadlines, and establish individual roles. SL.11-12.1b
I can digitally present organized information with supporting evidence conveying a clear
and distinct perspective. SL.11-12.4-5
KEY
VOCABULARY
Dystopia
Utopia
Satire
Communism
Definition
Example
Expression
Socialism
Capitalism
Apocalypse
Conformity
Dehumanize
Oppression
Veritas
Cognition
Metacognition
Propaganda
Genetics
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
What do you think? What are the possibilities?
PREZI Worksheet
Harrison Bergeron short story & short movie
UEG (Unified Earth Government) Group Creation and Presentation