HARRISON BERGERON STORY LINE
The full name of the Handicapper General. (Vonnegut 2)
*Bonus: The type of shotgun she has. (Vonnegut 5)
WHAT IS Diana Moon Glampers?
Bonus answer: WHAT IS a double-barreled ten-gauge shotgun?
The setting of Harrison Bergeron (Vonnegut 1)
WHAT IS 2081?
WHAT IS the United States?
Name two big events (that made headlines) besides COVID, that Mrs. Marroquin mentions in her song.
WHAT IS Kobe's death?
WHAT IS Trump's impeachment?
I think the society in Harrison Bergeron is not a utopia because propaganda is used to control its citizens and individuality is discouraged.
Identify the problem with this claim.
WHAT IS "I think?"
Concept- abstract idea
Use the word “concept” correctly in a sentence.
WHAT IS (many possible answers)?
According to the news bulletin, this is the reason Harrison Bergeron was put in jail. (Vonnegut 3)
*Bonus- Harrison Bergeron was this age when he was taken (Vonnegut 1).
WHAT IS suspicion of plotting to overthrow the government?
*Bonus answer- WHAT IS 14 years old?
Three (3) words to characterize Harrison (Vonnegut 3).
WHAT IS genius, athletic, tall, handsome, strong, under-handicapped?
The line, “It was all a dream...” is the same line that was used in the song of one of the most famous rappers ever. Name that rapper.
WHAT IS Notorious BIG, Biggie Smalls, B.I.G?
Complete this formula for writing a claim:
CLAIM= _______+ because +________ + ________
WHAT IS
CLAIM= position+ because +evidence 1+ evidence 2?
The television program was suddenly interrupted for a news bulletin. It wasn't clear at first as to what the bulletin was about, since the announcer, like all announcers, had a serious speech impediment. For about half a minute, and in a state of high excitement, the announcer tried to say, "Ladies and Gentlemen” (Vonnegut 2).
The definition of the word impediment.
WHAT IS an obstacle or something that prevents action?
The penalty if George removed one lead ball from his handicap bag (Vonnegut 2)
WHAT IS two years in prison and two thousand dollars fine?
Three (3) words to characterize the citizens in that society.
WHAT IS complacent, compliant, fearful, etc.?
List 3 themes or big ideas of this song.
WHAT IS (multiple possible answers)?
The formulation of your claim should be mostly influenced by this. (Hint: not your opinion).
WHAT IS evidence?
The difference between equity and equality.
WHAT IS equality is when each individual or group of people are given the same resources or opportunities while equity recognizes that each person has different needs and gives people the resources or opportunities accordingly so everyone can reach an equal outcome?
Name three of Harrison Bergeron's handicaps.(Vonnegut 3)
WHAT IS
a tremendous pair of earphones, spectacles with thick wavy lenses, scrap metal that hung all over him, a red rubber ball for a nose, shaved eyebrows, black caps to cover his even white teeth?
“But Harrison snatched two musicians from their chairs, waved them like batons as he sang the music as he wanted it played. He slammed them back into their chairs” (Vonnegut 4).
This is an example of a literary device.
WHAT IS imagery?
The chorus of this song.
WHAT IS
I teach virtually, I know you've heard of me, J-Smooth, your English teacher, Say word to me,
And if you go to DeWitt, Then you know we don't quit, So is school still in session? Certainly!!
This point fails to mention or ignores...
This is the beginning of one of these types of sentences: Concession, rebuttal or refutation (your essay should always include all 3 of these).
WHAT IS a rebuttal?
All this equality was due to the 211th, 212th, and 213th Amendments to the Constitution, and to the unceasing vigilance of agents of the United States Handicapper General (Vonnegut 1)
The definition of the word vigilance.
WHAT IS the action of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties?
There were many differences between the book and the movie. Name one.
WHAT IS George is witnessing his son's demise in the movie but Hazel witnessing it in the book?
WHAT IS George can't remember his son's death because of the handicap in the movie but in the book Hazel can't remember due to the fact that she is average?
WHAT IS Harrison is only 14 years old in the book but he looks like an adult in the movie?
WHAT IS Harrison removes the handicaps from the ballerina in the book but in the movie she removes it herself?
WHAT IS The commentator handed the bulletin to a ballerina to read but in the movie it was a male?
WHAT IS Harrison stripped the musicians of their handicaps in the book but they did not have any handicaps on in the movie?
Name the two types of conflict. Give an example of one type of conflict in Harrison Bergeron.
*Bonus- The way the conflict is resolved.
WHAT IS internal vs. external conflict?
internal: WHAT IS Harrison vs. Harrison (He is struggling with the government’s handicaps because he wants to be an individual).
external: WHAT IS Harrison vs. society/ the Handicap General) (They want him killed for removing the handicaps).
*Bonus- WHAT IS the Handicapper General shooting and killing Harrison.
A central idea of this song.
WHAT IS (multiple possible answers)?
Claim: Students at DeWitt Clinton HS should not be allowed to use the restroom the first ten minutes of class because they would miss important instruction time and they could jeopardize their understanding of that days lesson.
Create a counterclaim with a concession, rebuttal and refutation.
(hint: While it's true that ___, these points fail to recognize that _____. It is more important that ____)
WHAT IS (multiple possible answers)?
I am going to do an analysis of my students’ work. This means I will...
WHAT IS do a careful and thorough examination of my students' work?