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Ms. Kim
7th Grade
ELA
Title Page
Objectives
• Content Objective: Students will be able to
identify elements of dystopian fiction
Lecture Objectives
CA Content Standards
Reading Standards for Literature Key Ideas and Details
1. Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from
the text.
2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective
summary of the text.
Reading Standards for Informational Text Key Ideas and Details
1. Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from
the text.
2. Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an
objective summary of the text.
3. Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or
how individuals influence ideas or events).
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
1. Compare and contrast a text to an audio, video, or multimedia version of the text, analyzing each medium’s portrayal of the
subject (e.g., how the delivery of a speech affects the impact of the words).
Writing Standards Text Types and Purposes 1
1. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection,
organization, and analysis of relevant content.
3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details,
and well-structured event sequences.
Standards
CA Content Standards Continued
Production and Distribution of Writing
1. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Speaking and Listening Standards Comprehension and Collaboration
1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)
with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and
expressing their own clearly.
2. Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats (e.g.,
visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
3. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking
4. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing. a. Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives
Knowledge of Language
1. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
2. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on
grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
3. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.
Your Perfect World
Imagine that you live in a perfect world. What
would be the perfect world for you? What
would you be doing? Where would you be
living? What would your family be like? What
would you wear? What would the weather be
like? What kinds of foods would you eat?
Explain. Write answer in guided notes.
Minimum of 5 sentences.
Educational Hook/Self-Expressive hook
Activity
Students will stand up by their desks if they agree with each
statement. Think carefully.
(Greek) eu:
topia: place utopia
no
Animation/Dual Coding
Dystopian Literature is…
• A genre in fiction that depicts a frightening
society or community where people live under
a highly controlled, totalitarian system
• The people mostly perceive their society as a
utopia
Characteristics of Dystopian Society
Information, A figurehead or
Propaganda is used to
independent thought, Citizens live in fear of concept is worshipped
control the citizens of
and freedom are the outside world by the citizens of the
the society
restricted society
Society is an illusion
Citizens live in a
of a perfect utopian
dehumanized state
world