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If you aren’t already on the dystopian literature band wagon, we’re fairly confident that you will be after this episode. We’ve taught dystopia for YEARS, and it hasn’t lost any steam along the way. Can you say that for other genres?
So, why is dystopia as a specific genre so gosh darn exciting? Why is it something we believe should be in every single ELA classroom? We couldn’t even begin to count the reasons, but to begin, it helps kids understand the society they are growing up in. More importantly, it allows them to begin to build their own options and questions around society. How cool is that?
Today we’re making three solid points on why dystopian literature is something you need to get behind. Tune in to hear us dive into each of these points:
Dystopia is always relevant
It’s popular and engaging…hello Hunger Games!
It has limitless possibilities
We want to hear from you! Share your favorite dystopian texts with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching.
Topics Covered:
Why we believe dystopia belongs in every English classroom + a bit about how we teach it
Our student’s dystopian text favorites
Examples of supplemental texts to differentiate your units
An EXCITING announcement about an upcoming event
Resources and Related Episodes:
YouTube video: We Ate the Children Last, based on the short story by Yann Martel
An Introduction to Dystopia: Six Common Core Aligned Lessons
Episode 41: To Celebrate Diverse Voices: African American Writers
Episode 19: To Be Honest About Fails and Wins
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