Someone Watching
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Why Teens Find the End of the World so Appealing
JUST FOR FUN
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Metaphor for dystopia?

Funhouse mirror

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Time period thought to breed the first "actual" utopia?

Industrial revolution

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Name a few of the teen novels that were mentioned in this article.

Delirium, Renegades, Uglies, House of the Scorpion

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Ms. Grissom has how many siblings.

2; one older sister, one twin sister.

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Metaphor utopia?

Photoshopped picture

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Real effects of the industrial revolution.

War, poverty, famine, chaos

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Why do teens relate so much with dystopian literature?

They relate to the main character's angst and rebellion.

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What is Ms. Grissom's college degree in?

Masters in English Education.

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Greek for utopia?

No place

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Four main themes of dystopian literature.

Surveillance, lack of individuality, misinformation, health/genetics.

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Why are teenagers cynical?

They were born into a world that their parents messed up.

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Where do Ms. Grissom's parents work? 

Campus Crusade for Christ headquarters in Orlando, Florida.

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Greek for dystopia?

Bad place
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Famous novel by George Orwell in which the government was always watching the people.

1984

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Why are dystopian stories called a "safety net"?

They provide a safe place to ask questions without getting into trouble.

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What month and day of the year is Ms. Grissom's college graduation?

May 6th

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What is Thomas Moore's book "Utopia" about?

A fictional utopian island society.

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Famous dystopian novel series in which a young girl battles in a game arena to try and survive.

The Hunger Games

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What makes dystopian literature perfect for a developing brain?

Because they help readers stop thinking in terms of black and white, and start helping them see in shades of gray.

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Where 3 places is Ms. Grissom possibly considering of living and working after college?

1. Tallahassee, 2. Orlando, 3. Idaho

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