Someone Watching
PART 1
PART 1
Metaphor for dystopia?
Funhouse mirror
Time period thought to breed the first "actual" utopia?
Industrial revolution
Name a few of the teen novels that were mentioned in this article.
Delirium, Renegades, Uglies, House of the Scorpion
Ms. Grissom has how many siblings.
2; one older sister, one twin sister.
Metaphor utopia?
Photoshopped picture
Real effects of the industrial revolution.
War, poverty, famine, chaos
Why do teens relate so much with dystopian literature?
They relate to the main character's angst and rebellion.
What is Ms. Grissom's college degree in?
Masters in English Education.
Greek for utopia?
No place
Four main themes of dystopian literature.
Surveillance, lack of individuality, misinformation, health/genetics.
Why are teenagers cynical?
They were born into a world that their parents messed up.
Where do Ms. Grissom's parents work?
Campus Crusade for Christ headquarters in Orlando, Florida.
Greek for dystopia?
Famous novel by George Orwell in which the government was always watching the people.
1984
Why are dystopian stories called a "safety net"?
They provide a safe place to ask questions without getting into trouble.
What month and day of the year is Ms. Grissom's college graduation?
May 6th
What is Thomas Moore's book "Utopia" about?
A fictional utopian island society.
Famous dystopian novel series in which a young girl battles in a game arena to try and survive.
The Hunger Games
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.
Where 3 places is Ms. Grissom possibly considering of living and working after college?
1. Tallahassee, 2. Orlando, 3. Idaho