Greek and Latin Roots
Chrono
Time
Define: Conformity
Behaving in a way that is expected or considered normal by society
What is a noun?
A person, place or thing
What is a Dystopia?
A society where people are controlled by a (usually evil) power.
What is a thesis statement (topic sentence, hook) and what does it do?
Introduces the topic to the reader and gives some information.
Tele
Far
Define: Generation
A specific group that is put together based on WHEN the thing first came out.
What is a verb?
An action word.
Analyze the character: Effie Trinket
She is also a slave to the capital, if she does not do her job she is likely to be put into a district and forced to work.
Give three examples of transition words.
Cannot use: first, second, third or any variation of those words
Furthermore, Also, In addition, In contrast, As well, etc.
Audi
Hear
To be free
What is an adjective?
A word used to describe something
What is one common theme in Dystopian stories?
Hopelessness, Control, Rebellion, etc
When you make an inference you...
Take what the text says and mix it with what you know.
Scrib, Script
Write
Define: Lottery
A game where the outcome is based entirely on chance or luck
What is a synonym?
Two words with the same meaning
Why are Dystopian stories usually set in realistic settings?
Because the author wants the readers to understand how the story might be similar to their own life
Hint: ____ action
Vac
Empty
Define: Ritual
A specific activity that is always done in the same way.
What is an antonym?
How are 'The Lottery' and 'The Hunger Games' similar in their plot?
In both stories peoples lives are taken away by random chance because of a yearly ritual.
What are the elements of an argumentative paper?
Claim, evidence, supporting details, counter claim