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This film clip highlights dystopian culture in The Host.
"All About Adolescent Literacy." Double-Entry Journals. 2015. Accessed July 14, 2015. http://www.adlit.org/strategies/22091/.
This website gives an overview of the Double-Entry Journal strategy and its benefits.
"All About Adolescent Literacy." Jigsaw. Accessed July 6, 2015. http://www.adlit.org/strategies/22371/.
This website describes the Jigsaw strategy and how it benefits students’ understanding of texts.
"American Rhetoric: Robert F. Kennedy -- Statement on the Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr." American Rhetoric: Robert F. Kennedy -- Statement on the
Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Accessed July 6, 2015.
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/rfkonmlkdeath.html.
This speech, given by Robert F. Kennedy, was given to motivate Americans of all races to treat each other with love and fairness even after the Martin Luther King Jr. assassination.
Collins, Suzanne. The Hunger Games. London: Scholastic, 2010.
This book is a dystopian novel about a girl who competes in a nationally televised event called the Hunger Games in which she must fight for survival.
Condie, Ally. Matched. NY: Dutton Books, 2010.
This book is a dystopian novel in which society is controlled through prearranged matches, elderly euthanization, and job assignments.
Dashner, James. The Maze Runner. Frome, England: Chicken House, 2013.
This book is a dystopian novel about a boy who is trapped in a maze and joins forces with other teenagers to escape danger.
"Dating in the Expanded Field." The New Inquiry. February 13, 2014. Accessed July 6, 2015. http://thenewinquiry.com/essays/dating-in-the-expanded-field/.
This article highlights the transformation of “dating” throughout history and how it is defined today. This article is for a mature reader.
"Definition of Dystopia in English." Dystopia: Definition of Dystopia in Oxford Dictionary (American English) (US). Accessed July 6, 2015. http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/dystopia.
This website provides a dictionary definition of “dystopia”.
"Freedoms Must Be Surrendered - I Robot." YouTube Video. July 2, 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH-G8c3TUac.
This film clip highlights dystopian culture in I, Robot.
"Harry Potter Is Dead - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2." YouTube Video. February 23, 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieibsVyVYnU.
This film clip highlights dystopian culture in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.
Hill, Bonnie, Katherine Schlick, and Nancy Johnson. "Overview of Literature Circles." 2001. Accessed August 14, 2015. http://www.litcircles.org/Overview/overview.html.
This website provides information about how to implement literature circles in the classroom.
Hughes, Langston. "Poetry Magazine: I Look at the World." Poetry Foundation. 2009. Accessed August 2, 2015. http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poem/182644.
This is a poem by Langston Hughes about dystopian life for the African American.
"In Time #4 Movie CLIP - Cost of Living (2011) HD." YouTube Video. November 22, 2011. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDCWEJK5r6k.
This film clip highlights dystopian culture in In Time.
"Key Shifts in English Language Arts." Common Core State Standards Initiative. 2015. Accessed August 2, 2015. http://www.corestandards.org/other-resources/key-shifts-in-english-language-arts/.
This website gives information about the key shifts in English Language Arts according to the expectations of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy.
Lowry, Lois. The Giver. New York, NY: Spark Pub., 2003.
This book is a dystopian novel about a futuristic society in which all violence, pain, fear, and choice have been eliminated.
"Martin Luther King's I Have a Dream Speech August 28 1963." Documents American History From Revolution To Reconstruction and beyond. Accessed July 4, 2015. http://www.let.rug.nl/usa/documents/1951-/martin-luther-kings-i-have-a-dream-speech-august-28-1963.php.
This public speech was delivered by civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. in which he calls for equal rights and an end to racism in America.
"Matrix 'desert of the Real'" YouTube Video. May 12, 2009. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgBViHeiSKM.
This film clip highlights dystopian culture in The Matrix.
Milton, John. Paradise Lost, 1667. Menston, (Yorks.): Scolar P., 1968.
This is an epic poem written by 17th-century English poet John Milton in 1667. It details Satan’s plot that lead to the fall of mankind thus destroying the only true utopia known to man.
More, Thomas, and Edward Surtz. Utopia. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1964.
16th-century philosopher Thomas Moore who depicted a fictional island society and its social, religious, and political customs in his writing wrote this book.
"Morpheus Explains What Is the Matrix." YouTube Video. November 23, 2013. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF2iImTqaTs.
This film clip highlights dystopian culture in The Matrix.
"Pandora Discovered." YouTube Video. December 10, 2009. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBGDmin_38E.
This film clip highlights dystopian culture in Avatar.
Plato. The Republic: The Allegory of the Cave. Brea, CA: P & L Publication, 2010. Book VII.
This is a story written by the Greek philosopher Plato in 360 B.C. and found in his work, The Republic. It was written as dialogue that took place between Plato’s brother Glaucon and his mentor Socrates, who narrated the story. The story is about prisoners who were chained to a wall inside of a cave. As they involuntarily faced another wall, they watched shadows move along the wall that were caused by puppeteers moving. The shadows were the closest thing to freedom and reality they could get. The world is the cave and the realization of reality leads to freedom.
"Preamble Of The Constitution." Laws. 2015. Accessed August 1, 2015. http://kids.laws.com/preamble-of-the-constitution.
This is public speech about human equality delivered by former United States President Abraham Lincoln during the America civil war.
Roth, Veronica. Divergent. New York: Katherine Tegen Books, 2013.
This book is a dystopian novel about a girl living in a controlling society that is divided by factions.
"Terminator Salvation 4 Minute Trailer." YouTube Video. May 7, 2009. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcYdjHpJUV8.
This film clip highlights dystopian culture in Terminator Salvation.
"The Cave: An Adaptation of Plato's Allegory in Clay." YouTube Video. April 18, 2008. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69F7GhASOdM.
This is the film adaptation of Plato’s Allegory of the Cave.
"The Declaration of Independence: A Transcription." National Archives and Records Administration. Accessed July 6, 2015. http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html.
The thirteen colonies made a formal declaration of independence from Great Britain.
"The Invention of Teenagers: LIFE and the Triumph of Youth Culture." Time. Accessed July 4, 2015. http://time.com/3639041/the-invention-of-teenagers-life-and-the-triumph-of-youth-culture/.
This article highlights youth culture as being strange, fascinating, and a very complex life stage between childhood and adulthood.
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This article discusses the unique character of the “teenager” as being heroic, powerful, and crucial for change in the world.
"Utopia and Dystopia Information." Utopia and Dystopia. Accessed July 6, 2015. http://www.utopiaanddystopia.com/.
This website emphasizes the definitions for “utopia” and “dystopia” and their distinct differences.
"Utopia." - New World Encyclopedia. Accessed July 2, 2015. http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Utopia.
This website provides a definition for and origin of the term “utopia”.
"Why Recent Global Uprisings Are Led by Youth. Heathwood Press." Heathwood Press. August 4, 2014. Accessed July 2, 2015. http://www.heathwoodpress.com/why-recent-global-uprisings-are-led-by-youth-gayle-kimball/.
This article addresses why scholars ignore youth activism and how youth are able to create uprisings against corrupt governments through justified activism.
"X-Men First Class: Fire." YouTube Video. June 28, 2013. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HROuYFRJepQ.
This film clip highlights dystopian culture in X-Men First Class.
Wikipedia. Accessed July 3, 2015. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dystopia.
This website highlights the common themes found throughout adolescent dystopian literature.
Woods, Chris. "Drone Warfare: Life on the New Frontline." The Guardian. February 24, 2015. Accessed July 6, 2015. http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/feb/24/drone-warfare-life-on-the-new-frontline.
This article highlights the pros and cons of drone warfare and the impact it has on society.
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