“For all the children to whom we entrust the future.”
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- , “I think fiction, in order to say anything, has to startle and upset you at some point. To be a book that affects you, it has to make you think.”
- Essential Question: Which topic in Lois Lowry’s Utopian (Dystopian) Novel The Giver
- Real Life/Fabled/Literary/Movie Depicted Utopian or Cult Societies—Characteristics/Philosophies
- Man in Control of Life/Death (Value of Life)
- Science/Technology: Man Playing “Creator”
- Science/Technology: Modern Discoveries
- History: Periods of Severe Control/Oppression
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The Giver Research Project Lois Lowry dedicates The Giver “For all the children to whom we entrust the future.” In a past interview, when asked why she chose to address the uncomfortable issues of euthanasia, controlled population, dictatorship and totalitarianism control, genetic engineering and laboratory births, restricted individuality, disconnected families, and the truths behind decisions made in history, Lowry replied, “I think fiction, in order to say anything, has to startle and upset you at some point. To be a book that affects you, it has to make you think.” You are a child to whom the future is entrusted.
Note: These are BROAD topics. You must ask an Overarching Essential Question to narrow research, and within that question, you must fully explore at least 3 connected areas. Fully examine important background details, causes/effects, real life examples, pros, cons, dangers, benefits, etc. of this concept. Use the Research Grid for planning all aspects of your research, including your Overarching Essential Question. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Possible Research Topics for The Giver Research Project Real Life/Fabled/Literary/Movie Depicted Utopian or Cult Societies—Characteristics/Philosophies Real Life Utopian Communities: Historical: The Shakers, The Fruitlands, etc.. Current: Amish, Mennonites, Mormans, etc. Tragic: The Branch Davidians, The Jonestown Experiment, etc. History of American Colonization—Quest for Utopia in the New World (Explore reasons, hopes, plans of the English for colonizing North America.) Fables/Legends: Atlantis, El Dorado Literary: Thomas More’s Utopia, Orwell’s 1984, Plato’s Republic, Huxley’s Brave New World, Modern Utopian Novels (See List) Utopias Depicted in Movies: The Island, Pleasantville, The Truman Show, Matrix, V for Vendetta, GATTACA, The Thirteenth Floor, etc.(with parental permission for PG13 and R rated movies) Controlling Governments—Compared to Democracy Totalitarianism Dictatorships Hitler/Stalin/Mussolini/Hussein/Gbagbo/Gdafi, etc. Communism/Socialism Man in Control of Life/Death (Value of Life) Euthanasia (Represent Various Views) Genocide (Mongol Invasion of Europe in 13th Century, Holocaust, Darfur, Sudan, etc.) Ethnic Cleansing (Jews throughout history, Bosnia/Croatia/Serbia, Rwanda, Ivory Coast, Trail of Tears in United States in 1830s, etc.) Science/Technology: Man Playing “Creator” Designer Babies In Vitro Fertilization/Controlled Births Master Race (Hitler) Reproductive Cloning Population Control (Historical/Present/Future Fears) Color Blindness/Color Perception Climate Control Genetic Research (Advancements, Using to Heal/Improve Lives) Human Genome Project Stem Cell Research/Therapeutic Cloning Color Symbolism Brain Research: Color/Emotions Mind Control/Subliminal Messaging/”Brainwashing” Brain Research: Memory/Emotions Brain Research: Dreams Medical Research: Drugs that Control Emotions and Pain Loss of Memory: Alzheimer’s Syndrome Surveillance and Tracking Technology (cameras, GPS, tracking chips in cell phones, cell/phone “taps” or “bugging”, etc.) Individuality Diversity/Conformity/Sameness Individual’s Need for Freedom United States Democratic Freedoms (Bill of Rights: Freedom of Speech, Right to Bear Arms, Right to a Trial by Jury, etc.) History: Periods of Severe Control/Oppression The Holocaust/Slavery Racism/Discrimination Book Burnings/Information Censorship Unequal Educational and Employment Opportunities (Race, Sex, Economic Status, Age, Economic Situation, etc.) Discrimination Regarding the Right To Vote (Race, Sex, Age, Education, etc.) Family Trends/Customs/Cultural Expectations in Relationships—husbands/wives, parents, children, grandparents (extended family) Adoption vs. Biological Parenting Author Connection Lois Lowry Autobiography/Newberry Acceptance Speech for The Giver/Influences for Novel Censorship/Banned Books (including The Giver and other Utopian novels) Current Events/Concerns Federal Privacy Act/Law Is it Legal and Who Does It?: Using Technology for Surveillance, Monitoring (Wire-Tapping, Hidden Cameras, Eavesdropping, etc.) Euphemisms (“Cover-up Language” and “Politically Correct” Terms )to Control Perceptions (Past and Present) The Perfect World Government/Education/Wealth/Health/Family/Childcare/Marriage/Environment, etc. Directory: cms -> lib02 -> tx01001322 -> centricity -> domain domain -> Review Chapter 3 Name lib02 -> Pledge of allegiance moment of silence lib02 -> Cellular Phones/Communication Previous Inventions: Telephone and Telegraph lib02 -> Session 1 – Calculators allowed lib02 -> No Video at Computer screen or Smart Board screen lib02 -> Advanced Placement United States History – Period 1: 1491-1607 lib02 -> Paul Revere’s Ride domain -> Colors even the colors can have special meaning in a "family crest" or coat of arms domain -> Pre-ap physics 2d motion Homework Download 25.77 Kb. Share with your friends:
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