Focus words
Should voting be a choice or duty?
The Handmaid's Tale
Fake News
Write a discussion text
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The English word for "Ytringsfrihet"
Freedom of speech
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In which country is voting compulsory?
Australia
100
What is a utopia?
A utopia is an imagined place where everything is perfect
100
Who made "fake news" into a popular term?
100
What is the purpose of writing a discussion text?
To examine and debate an issue
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The Norwegian word for "Citizenship"
"Medborgerskap"
OR
"Statsborgerskap"
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In this country, where voting is mandatory, how much do you have to pay as fine if you don't vote?
20$ = 202 kr
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What is the name of the country mentioned in The Handmaid's Tale.
Gilead
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What are "bots", and do they do?
"Robots" on social media (like Twitter) who can spread fake news faster than humans.
200
What should you not have in your conclusion?
New information
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What does it mean to live in a democracy?
You are free to hold opinions and speak your mind, without the fear of punishment. You also have a duty to participate.
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In 2015, how old did you have to be to vote if you lived in Mandal?
16 years old
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What is the name of the main character in The Handmaid's Tale?
June / Offred
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What is an echo chamber?
A situation where people only hear opinions that support their own, without being challenged.
300
Name the 3 parts of a five-paragraph essay (Hint: The upper bun, the middle parts, and the lower bun).
Introduction
Main Body #1 / #2 / #3
Conclusion
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Create an English sentence using the word "fellesskap"
Example 1: It's important to take care of your community
Example 2: We are a community.
Example 3: Having a safe community is essential.
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Name an argument for making voting obligatory
People will be forced to participate in their democracy
Higher turnout during elections
400
Name one example of dystopian literature/movies/games.
(You can't name The Handmaid's Tale)
Hunger Games, Black Mirror, 1984, The Last of Us, Fallout, The Maze Runner, Divergent, Blade Runner
Or others
400
What is a sensational headline?
A sensational headline which uses exaggerated, dramatic or shocking language to attract attention and response from the reader. Often not accurate.
400
Give two examples of a hook in the introduction
A statement
A question
A memorable quotation
A statistic / fact
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Create an English sentence using the word "delta"
You must use the correct English word from the book
Example 1: One must participate to maintain a democratic society
Example 2: If you don't participate in voting, you can't complain
Example 3: All students must participate in the dance
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Name an argument against for making voting compulsory.
A democracy allows people to not participate
It does not neccesarily make people get involved in politics
People may get angry enough to vote for the more extreme parties
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What fundamental democratic rights have disappeared in The Handmaid's Tale? Name min. 2.
Freedom of speech
The right to vote
Free press
No women's rights
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Six different phrases appeared when you played this game. Name 2 of them.
Impersonation
Emotion
Discrediting
Trolling
Polarization
Conspiracy
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What is the purpose of a "topic sentence"?
Prepares the reader for what the paragraph will be about