3. What makes these stories dystopian?

AT A GLANCE

Intention: Learn how to recognize dystopian elements in stories.

Task : Identify dystopian characteristics in short clips.

Duration: 75 minutes

Material required: Student Booklet

Original activity , under licence CC BY-NC (see other crédits )

3.1 Instructions

1. Watch the following video.

2. Indicate which dystopian characteristics you observed in the short sci-fi film Plurality by checking them off the lists contained in the buttons below.

Indicate which general characteristics you observed

Indicate which characteristics of protagonist you observed

Plurality (watch until 2:18)

Do you think Plurality is dystopian? Use your SEE IT chart from the previous activity to justify your arguments.

Strange Beast (4:56)

3.2 Instructions

1. Watch the following video.

2. Indicate which dystopian characteristics you observed in the short sci-fi film Strange Beast by checking them off the lists contained in the buttons below.

Indicate which general characteristics you observed

Indicate which characteristics of protagonist you observed

Do you think Strange Beast is dystopian? Use your SEE IT chart from the previous activity to justify your arguments.

What's Next?

Now that you know what makes someone inspiring to you with personal examples in mind, let’s find out who we collectively find inspiring. Continue to the next page.

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