Brit Lit:

Today:

Journal prompt:  Power is not a means to an end.  One does not establish a dictatorship in order to safeguard a revolution; one makes a revolution in order the establish the dictatorship.  The object of persecution is persecution.  The object of torture is torture.  The object of power IS POWER.   1/2 pg

We reviewed your reading.  Most are reading, so we did not take the quiz.  Keep it up.  End in greatness....

We began the Utopia project:

1984

Utopia:  Design a Perfect World

Day one: Outline/group discussion

 1. Name of Your Utopian Society Choose a creative and appropriate name to represent your new society. Explain your choice in a way that makes the reasons for the name clear.

2. Declaration of Independence Write a brief statement (2–3 paragraphs) describing the reasons for your formation of a utopian society. In other words, what specifically don’t you like about current society? How has the current society broken trust with you? Why do you feel the need to form a “more perfect” society? You might refer to the U.S. Declaration of Independence for ideas.

3. Utopian Motto and Seal Create a slogan or motto that inhabitants of your utopia will follow, and develop a utopian seal. Explain the meaning and significance of the motto and seal you choose.

5. List of Rules Develop a list of at least ten rules that all community members will follow. Provide a rationale for each rule.

6. Governing Body How will the government of this utopia be structured? Will you have a democracy, an anarchy, a monarchy, or a dictatorship? How will your utopia make decisions? 2-3 paragraphs.