Tuesday, January 21, Introduction to ANTHEM

Objective: By the end of class, students will complete anticipation guide in order to prepare to interpret real world social issues as presented in the novel, The Anthem by Ayn Rand.

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Anticipation guide.

Direct Instruction

Discuss answers.

 DYSTOPIAN societies. 

The definition of Dystopia = An imaginary place or state in which the condition of life is extremely bad, as from deprivation, oppression, or terror.

Guided

View Collectivism vs Individualism

Independent

Ayn Rand, the author - Read biography in back of book and in pairs or groups up to 4, write down ten facts about her life.

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Closure

Share facts about Ayn Rand to gain insight on why she feels the way she does about the importance if INDIVIDUALISM.

Exit Pass

Do you think the USA could ever end up as a Collective Dystopia? Why or why not?