1. Bellwork Sept. 8, 2015 Copy and answer. Describe your idea of a perfect world. Include as many details as you can think of. -What would it look like? -Who would be included? -What would make it perfect?

2. Standard/EQ ELAGSE7RI 10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiency with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. EQ: What is a utopian/dystopian society?

3. Hook: Your perspective. “There’s nothing we can do. It’s always been this way. Before me, before you, before the ones who came before you. Back and back and back.” Write the quote above. Explain what it means to you.

4. Mini-Lesson Use the following slide to inspire discussion as to what should be considered when designing a perfect world. Students may identify additional components that are not included on this particular slide. Divide students into small groups which will function as "committees" charged with designing one component of a perfect world. Items on dark backgrounds on the flow chart are the suggested committees. Items on light backgrounds are areas to be considered as parts of larger concepts (i.e., laws and punishment are part of the judicial system while marriage and children are part of the family unit). Provide each "committee" with chart paper and markers on which to write their suggestions. Have one student from each group act as a spokesperson to present the suggestions of each "committee." Provide time for questions and comments after each committee makes its presentation. Display the charts in the classroom and help students realize if they really were designing a perfect society, it may be necessary to forfeit some rights and privileges we currently enjoy.

5. The Giver - Lesson 1 - Hook Components of a Perfect World Government Services Provided Health CareEducation Careers Judicial System Laws Punishment Family Unit Marriage Children Leisure Activities Selection of Leaders Nobody can get a $1,000,000

6. Utopia vs. Dystopia Video http://www.shmoop.com/video/utopias-becoming- dystopias As you watch, write down one difference between a utopia and a dystopia.

7. Work Session- Read Informational Text: “Origins of the Utopian Idea” by Rustin Quaide (on the back of the Dystopia handout). Dystopia Definitions and Characteristics As we read, do an insert: * = important ? = don’t understand check mark = understand.

8. Work Session: Compare a utopia to a dystopian society.

9. Work Session Extension- Introduce the author: Lois Lowry http://www.loislowry.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id =67&Itemid=196 Biography Page: http://www.loislowry.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id =67&Itemid=196 http://www.loislowry.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id =67&Itemid=196 Quiz on Lois Lowry: http://www.loislowry.com/index.php?option=com_madblanks&Itemid=222 &task=showmbmod&mid=261&mbcsr261configid=1

10. Closing Ticket out: Frayer Model of Utopia