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UNIT 2
The Challenge of Utopia
aCademIC voCabUlary
compare/contrast
perspective
Socratic
seminar
argument
debate
controversy
research
search terms
literary Terms
antagonist
GoalS:
• To analyze a novel for archetype and theme
• To analyze and evaluate a variety of expository and argumentative texts for ideas, structure, and language
• To develop informative/ explanatory texts using the compare/contrast organizational structure
• To understand the use of active voice and passive voice
• To develop effective arguments using logical reasoning, relevant evidence, and persuasive appeals for effect
Contents
Activities
2.1 Previewing the Unit .................................................................102 2.2 Expository Writing: Compare/Contrast ....................................103
Essay: “Grant and Lee: A Study in Contrasts,” by Bruce Catton 2.3 Utopian Ideals and Dystopian Reality .....................................110
Short Story: “Harrison Bergeron,” by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
2.4 Understanding a Society’s Way of Life ....................................119 *Novel: The Giver, by Lois Lowry, or Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury
2.5 Contemplating Conflicting Perspectives ..................................122 *Novel: The Giver, by Lois Lowry, or Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury
2.6 Questioning Society .................................................................125 *Novel: The Giver, by Lois Lowry, or Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury
Article: “Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read,” from the American Library Association
Introducing the Strategy: Socratic Seminar Introducing the Strategy: Fishbowl
2.7 A Shift in Perspective: Beginning the Adventure..................... 130 *Novel: The Giver, by Lois Lowry, or Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury
2.8 Navigating the Road of Trials ...................................................132 *Novel: The Giver, by Lois Lowry, or Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury
2.9 The End of the Journey ........................................................... 134 *Novel: The Giver, by Lois Lowry, or Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury
Embedded Assessment 1: Writing an Expository Essay ...................137
2.10 Previewing Embedded Assessment 2 and Effective
Argumentation .........................................................................139
2.11 Understanding Elements of Argumentation .............................141
2.12 Don’t Hate—Debate! ............................................................... 144
Introducing the Strategy: Debate
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