2-27-20

Happy Thursday! I am so proud of all of you! You did great in class today and I am excited to keep working together. 

Please complete either Option 1 or Option 2:

Option 1:
1. Describe ONE main difference between a society that is a dystopia and a society that is a utopia. 

2. Describe what YOUR utopia would be like. Use your imagination! Who would live in it? What rights would people have? 

Option 2:
In a well developed paragraph (5 sentences) answer the following prompt: Describe what YOUR utopia would be like. Use your imagination! Who would live in it? What rights would people have? 

2-26-20

Happy Wednesday family! I appreciate you all for your hard work and energy today.

Please complete either Option 1 or Option 2:

Option 1:
1. Guess the definition using the context clues: If the word utopia is the opposite of a dystopia, describe what the word utopia means. 

2. If YOU were in the Hunger Games would you rather win for being strong or win for being smart. Explain why. 

Option 2:

In a well developed paragraph (5 sentences) answer the following prompt: If YOU were in the Hunger Games would you rather win for being strong or win for being smart. Explain why using 2-3 reasons.

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2-25-20

2/25/20

Happy Tuesday! You all did a GREAT job at work today and I appreciate you!

Please complete either Option 1 or Option 2:

Option 1:
1. Explain how the Hunger Games can be described as a dystopia?

2. Describe TWO traits of the main character in the Hunger Games.

Option 2:

In a well developed paragraph (5 sentences) answer the following prompt: Compare the dystopia from the movie 1984 and the movie The Hunger Games: How are their dystopias similar? How are their dystopias different? How does the movie describe or show us dystopia?

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PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments

2-14-20

2/14/2020

Happy Friday! Happy Valentine's Day! I had a great week with you all and I will miss you next week!

Please complete either Option 1 or Option 2:




Option 1:
1. Describe how a census can be used in a dictatorship?


2. Explain one way surveillance is used in a dystopia?

Option 2:


In a well developed paragraph (5 sentences) answer the following prompt: Do you agree with Winston's decision to fight back against Big Brother or should he not fight back to remain on his
own?

2-12-20

February 12, 2020

Good afternoon, 

Option one:
1. Create your own equation with a variable (symbol) and a constant (number)

2. Describe how math can help us in our daily lives.

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph (5 sentences), answer the following prompt. How does understanding math help us in our lives?

2-11-20

February 11, 2020

Good afternoon, 

I had an awesome class today! I'm glad we did not watch the rat video again...eeekkk!
Thank you all for being awesome!

Option one:
1. View a photo of our second main character below. How was O'Brien described in 1984?
a. a small person with an angry personality 
b. a big personal with a charming personalty

2. Describe how life is in 1984 during the dystopia 

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph (5 sentences), answer the following prompt. If you were Winston Smith in 1984, would you trust O'Brien or would you not trust O'Brien? Explain why. 

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

2-10-20

February 10, 2020

Good afternoon, 

Happy Monday! I'm excited to have a great week with you! Thank you for participating in class today.

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Please complete the survey above! You can use my computer or other resource. 

Option one:

1. Describe the definition of the term census.

2. Explain one reason why the United Stated census is created.

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph (5 sentences), answer the following prompt. Do you agree that a census should include the private information of an individual? Or should it only include basic information? Explain why you agree or disagree.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

2-7-20

2-7-20

Homework

HAPPY FRIDAY! I had a great day with you. Thank you for being awesome!

Option 1: two questions 

1) How was the film Fahrenheit 451 like a dystopia?

2) Does a "bad country" deserve a government where there is a dictatorship?

Option 2:

1) If you lived in a dystopia, who would you want to stay with you. Give three reasons why.

2-6-20

February 06, 2020

Good afternoon, 

Sometimes sudden changes happen during our day and today we worked as a team to stay organized and on time! Thank you for all that you do. 

Your homework for tonight: 

Option one:
1. In 1984, what does our main character have to do every time he enters his apartment? Why does he have to do this?

2. Create your own sentence using the vocabulary term "dystopia".

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph (5 sentences), answer the following prompt. Do you agree that countries who do "bad things", deserve dictators as leaders? Explain why or why not.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

2-5-20

February 05, 2020

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Good afternoon, 

I appreciate all of your participation today! I am having a great week teaching you.

Your homework for tonight: 

Option one:
1. Define the term dictatorship

2. Explain how Winston Smith is living is a dystopia under a dictatorship government. 

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph (5 sentences), answer the following prompt. Should the privacy of society be important to the government? Why or why not?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

2-4-20

February 04, 2020

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Good afternoon, 

I had a great learning day with you all today. I'm excited to continue reading our story! 

Your homework for tonight: If you did not answer the question in your independent work; answer it for homework please. Name an African American person  YOU would like to profile for Black History Month?

Option one:
1. View a photo of the main character below. Describe the main character in 1984 including his name and his living conditions.

2. Explain how the main character lives in a dystopian society.

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph (5 sentences), answer the following prompt. Do you believe the United States is a dystopia? Explain why or why not. 

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

2-3-20

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Good afternoon!/Happy Monday!

I am proud of your class participation today! I appreciate all of you. 

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Define the term dystopia

2. Describe and explain how the people in 1984 are living in a dystopia 

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph (5 sentences), answer the following prompt. Would you rather live in: (a) a dystopia where the government controls the people, laws and rules or (b) a society where the people are in control of their own laws and rules. Explain why.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.