As you work through the completion of this novel and the unit, you will need to think deeper and broader than you may have before for other novels. This novel is supposed to challenge your ideas and help you to develop your own ideas regarding government and the individuals' place within it. Enjoy!

 

 

**Access the Anthem Unit Google Doc in the Dystopian Unit Folder on Schoology. Follow directions on the doc.

IF you would rather handwrite your work, you may complete most of these assignments in your composition book. However, please choose to do the ENTIRE unit either on the computer OR in the comp book. Don't go back and forth between them. 

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Day 1- Read Chapter 1 of Anthem 

 

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Day 2 - Starter

After you have Read Chapter 1 of Anthem.

Respond to the prompt below so we can discuss it in class. Do this before class!

What do you think of the narrator so far? Respond deeply...I'm not looking for "I like him," or "He confuses me." Tell me what you BELIEVE about him, his belief system. Do you feel bad for him? Go on.... Give me 4 or 5 sentences as you ponder Equality 7-2521.

 

Chapter 2 of Anthem 

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Day 3 In Class

Research and Analyze the government system of the United States of America. What makes it unique from those of some other nations? What makes it similar to other nations? What is GOOD about our government? What is not so good about our government? Don't just use your opinion here, use fact that you can back up from your research. Include the source you used to build your response. Use the resources link or other outside sources for this.

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Finish Chapter 2 of Anthem 

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Day 4 In Class

(CHAPTER 2 IN ANTHEM MUST BE FINISHED BEFORE RESPONDING TO THIS QUESTION)

Explain why Equality 7-2521 feels so conflicted by the end of chapter 2.

USE SPECIFIC EVIDENCE FROM THE TEXT WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS Prompt.

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Chapter 3 of Anthem 

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Day 5 In Class

Take several  minutes and explore this website. Analyze the different types of governments then answer the questions below.  (SEE GOVT SYSTEMS LINK on the resources page)

Is Government necessary? If it is necessary, what type is most effective? If you think it's NOT necessary, why not? Be specific and support your answer with examples and reasons, not just opinions. Why is that type most effective? What does an effective government mean to you? What would happen if there was no government? Provide thorough, thoughtful answers that reflect research and/or use of background knowledge. Use the RESOURCES link at the left to find information to answer this prompt. CITE the source you use (website) and be sure to quote evidence directly from your source to support your answer.

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Finish Chapter 3 of Anthem 

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Day #6 IN CLASS

Have Chapter 3 finished prior to class .

Chptrs 1-3 quiz today.

 

Prompt due by end of class.

Consider the names of the characters "Equality, Fraternity, International, Solidarity." Then there is Equality 7-2521' s new love, Liberty 3000. Why the difference? What do you think this means? Is it foreshadowing? 

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Finish Chapter 4 of Anthem independently.

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Day 7

Can governments be harmful? How or why? Provide specific examples from your research and from the novel and elaborate on the ramifications (outcomes) of a government that does not have the best interests of its people at heart. You may use sources outside of this unit to answer this question. Be sure to CITE your response. Consider how certain governments might be bad for some people but not others? Who SHOULD benefit from a government system? 

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Read Intro to The Boy Who Dared.

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Day #8 IN CLASS Work 

 Research: Read ahead!



FIRST-- CLICK THE "BURNING BOOKS" LINK (left) AND READ THE ARTICLE.

SECOND--RESPOND TO EACH OF THE PROMPTS BELOW BASED ON WHAT

YOU READ IN THE ARTICLE AND WHAT YOU ALREADY KNOW.

You need to develop a minimum of a 3-5 sentences in response to each question.

This response will be graded. THIS IS DUE TOMORROW!

 

1) What dangers arise when a government does not allow its people to read freely or controls the books or papers that its citizens are allowed to read? 

Think of this as if the government was controlling what websites you could visit, what games you could play,  what music you could listen to, or who your friends are. 

Use evidence from the movies we have watched, the articles we have read, all the short stories we have read, and what we have read so far in Anthem.

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2) Research Point: How serious was the control that Hitler held over his nation? Find 1 or 2 articles (and include the one above) and analyze the oppressive control the government of Nazi Germany had over its people. What steps did the government take to make sure they maintained this control? Use evidence from the movies we have watched, the articles we have read, all the short stories we have read, and what we have read so far in Anthem as well as  : one of these quick and easy resource videos: 1. 2. 3.

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3) OPINION Point: Should a government have the right and authority to limit or control what its people are allowed to read? Why? Why not?  Use evidence from the movies we have watched, the articles we have read, all the short stories we have read, and what we have read so far in Anthem.

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Day 9 

  Have Chapter 4 completed prior to class.

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Prompt: Why was the interaction that took place between Equality 7-2521 and his new "friend" so dramatic for them both physically and emotionally? What about their behavior was "wrong" according to the society.

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Read Chapter 5 and 6 of Anthem 

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Day 10

Have CHAPTER 5 completed prior to class starting.

In class Research: 

Ayn Rand

Access the Ayn Rand link from the resources page (link above).  

Summarize the article regarding Ayn Rand's life.

Then make several connections between what we see in her life and what we are seeing so far in Anthem. 

This information will be used in a graded assessment at the end of the unit.

Read Chapter 7 of Anthem 

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Day 11

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2112, by Rush. Access the lyrics to the Rush song "2112" here. This is a lyric video. 

Read the lyrics here. RUSH Lyrics

Read them, think about them, analyze them, then read it again.

After you have read the lyrics twice respond to the following prompt:

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WHAT CONNECTIONS CAN YOU MAKE BETWEEN THeSE LYRICS AND Anthem by Ayn Rand? Access the 2112 VS Anthem Compare and Contrast Venn Diagram in the Schoology Dystopian Unit Folder.

Heads up: Understanding these lyrics will be key to success on your final assessment.





 

Day 12

Have chapters 8 and 9 completed prior to class.

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**In class Discussion Point: When do you stand up for what you believe in? When do you keep silent? What makes it difficult to stand against a group? What is worth "Standing alone" for?

 



Day 13

Have chapters 10 and 11 completed prior to class.

What is the theme of Chapters 8-10? Consider JUST these chapters.21

 

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Day 14 to class.

Anthem Assessment 

Discussion point: What is worth this big a sacrifice? ​

Make sure you have read the entire novel and are prepared for the assessment.