9. Final Task: Transform Reality Into Dystopian Fiction

AT A GLANCE

Intention :  Transfer what you have learned during this unit to imagine a dystopian story that serves as a warning for society, then write a summary of that story. 

Task  :  Based on provided current events, imagine your own dystopian story, write a summary of it, and explain your choices. 
  

Duration :  approx. 30 minutes

Material required :  Student Booklet

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Overview of the Final Task

REVIEW

MODELS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA

Understand the provided model and evaluation rubrics, clarify with your teacher if needed.

INTENTION

READ TEXTS

Read and watch the provided texts then answer the questions.

UNIVERS

INTERPRET

Interpret the events from the texts through a dystopian lens.

GESTURES / MATERIALS

IMAGINE YOUR STORY

Imagine your dystopian story and list possible elements: setting, problem, protagonist, etc.

TECHNIQUES

PLAN

Plan how you will symbolize elements of your story using the given checklist and chart.

KEY-CONCEPT

DRAFT

Draft the summary of your story.

DURATION

REVISE AND EDIT

Explain your choices with a partner(s) or teacher, revise and edit.

INTENTION

SHARE

Publish your story.

Models and Evaluation Rubrics

Model 1 - An example of interpretation

Model 2 - Example of a dystopian story based on current events and explanation of choices. 

Understand the provided models and evaluation rubrics, clarify with your teacher if needed.

1. You will be given the choice between two subjects from current events.
2. You will need to read texts and watch videos to answer questions that will deepen your understanding to be better equipped for the task.
 3. You will then reinvest your understanding to create the summary of a dystopian story you have imagined. 
4. You will explain your author’s choices and interpretation of your story. 

Take the time to read and watch (7:27) the provided models and consult the final rubric in order to be successful in this task. 


Evaluation Rubrics

Take the time to go through the rubrics to succeed in your final task. 

Don't forget to clarify with your teacher if you have any doubts or questions. 

READ TEXTS

Choose a topic, read and watch the provided texts then answer the questions. The questions will be traces to evaluate evidence of understanding.

Breakthrough Technology for the Brain

Topic 1

Neurolink

Neuralink is like a microchip that can be put in your brain and with it, you’ll be able to communicate with machines and even control them.

China’s Social Credit System

Topic 2

China’s Social Credit System

The Chinese government is installing a system that gives people and companies points for their trustworthy behaviour and removing points from untrustworthy behaviour.