1. Bellwork #1: SW present and listen to book talks
Bellwork #1: SW present and listen to book talks. SW watch a video clip on Mauratius, Sea Haven, and The Stepford Wives and respond to a viewing guide. SW discuss utopian and dystopian qualities they see in each society.
What makes Mauratius so unique?
What is their employment rate?
How do they celebrate their religions differently than us?
Why can’t our society be like theirs?
How do you think they make that work?

2. Bellwork #2: SW Listen to book talks and discuss
Bellwork #2: SW Listen to book talks and discuss. SW view a dystopian economy through the Stepford Wives and discuss.
While viewing the Stepford Wives, compare and contrast their Utopic qualities to their Dystopic ones using a double-bubble, with 5 differences on each side and 5 similarities.

3. Bellwork #3: SW discuss the meaning of a utopia
Bellwork #3: SW discuss the meaning of a utopia. SW read and T2T based upon an article on utopias. SW apply their prior knowledge and new learning's to a circle map and begin working on expert folders.
Create a bubble map based upon the word “Utopia.” Use adjectives to describe what you know about this concept. Don’t forget your frame of reference and question.
Describe your “Utopia.” What does it look like? What makes it your ideal place? Explain.

4. Bellwork #4: SW T2T with a thinking map based upon Expert folders on Utopias/Dystopias. SW share out their findings with a group and apply them to a circle map. SW gallery walk for information. SW apply what they learned to a quiz
What new learning's did you find out about “Utopias?” What does “Utopia” actually mean? How is this ironic?

5. Bellwork #5: SW share out book talks
Bellwork #5: SW share out book talks. SW listen, read, and interpret Chapter 1, section 1 of SW respond to three column notes based upon this section.
What does “Big Brother is watching you” mean? What is your interpretation? What can you predict about 1984 and this saying?

6. Bellwork #6: SW recap and discuss section 1 of 1984
Bellwork #6: SW recap and discuss section 1 of SW SSR+ a part of section 1 and apply a prompt to it. SW continue to listen to section 1. SW take three column notes based upon this section with a focus in mind.
Create a Tree Map: identify Utopian and Dystopian qualities observed in this book so far. At least 5 of each.

7. Bellwork #7: SW recap book 1, sect. 1 through BW
Bellwork #7: SW recap book 1, sect. 1 through BW. SW Listen, interpret, and read Book 1, sect 2 and apply their focus areas to this section.
Read and write the following paragraph based upon Book 1, sect. 1 & 2 and fill in the missing information: Winston Smith lives in ______, where they are at a state of _______ war with _______ or _______ at any given time. His society never uses pens, instead they speak into a ________ where everything is recorded by ______. They use a language called ______. Winston breaks an ______ law, since there are no laws in their society, by writing in a ______. Winston works at the Ministry of _____ (minitrue) where he has a connection with ______. Their society fears ______ because they look up to Big Brother and tell on the adults. Winston placed the journal in a ______, but feared that someone would notice the pen stains on his fingers. A thoughtcrime is _____.

8. Bellwork #8: SW SSR+ and respond to a prompt
Bellwork #8: SW SSR+ and respond to a prompt. SW update portfolios and discuss rquirements within them. SW listen, interpret, and discuss section 3 and apply their focus area groups to section 1,2, & 3 of book 1.
What is INGSOC? Why are the parties slogans all Doublethinks(exact opposites), except for Ignorance is strength? Explain.

9. For example: Ingsoc = English Socialism
Bellwork #9: SW present Book talks to the class. SW listen, interpret, and look for examples of their Literature group focus in previous sections covered and in section 4 of book 1.
How does the language of NEWSPEAK influence the society of Oceania? Explain. Create a Tree Map based upon all of the words that you know currently that are NEWSPEAK words and another column that lists their English interpretation.
For example: Ingsoc = English Socialism

10. Bellwork #10: SW share out book talks to the class
Bellwork #10: SW share out book talks to the class. SW listen, interpret, and apply their lit. group focus to Book 1, sect. 5. SW share out their findings with their groups and the class.
What joy do you think Winston gets from life in this society? Explain. If he could conduct a 2 minute hate, what would it be about? Why? If you could conduct a two minute hate, what would it be about? Why?

11. Bellwork #11: SW Discuss 2 min. Hates and view samples
Bellwork #11: SW Discuss 2 min. Hates and view samples. SW listen, discuss, and interpret section 6 of book 1. SW work in their Lit. groups to work on their focus areas they will track throughout Book 1.
What type of government is in 1984? How do you know? What characteristics does it possess that leads you to believe this? Do you believe it works for their society? Why or why not?

12. Bellwork #12: SW SSR+ and respond to a prompt/book talks
Bellwork #12: SW SSR+ and respond to a prompt/book talks. SW listening and interpret section 8 of Book 1. SW apply their focus area roles to this section.
Winston writes in his Journal: “I understand HOW: I do not understand WHY” (68).
What does he mean by this, in reference to BIG BROTHER? Why is this concept so hard for him to figure out?

13. Bellwork #13: SW SSR+ and respond to a prompt
Bellwork #13: SW SSR+ and respond to a prompt. SW apply their knowledge to a quiz on book 1. SW Begin viewing 1984, book 1.
Write down the following events and number them in Book 1:
Winston Smith walked the streets of the Proles and entered a pub.
Winston watched the 2 minute hate and thought, “Down with BB.”
Winston bought the journal, sat in his flat in the alcove, and began writing in it.
Winston Smith lives in Oceania, London, Air Strip One, and works for the Ministry of Truth.
Winston helped Mrs. Parson with her sink.
Winston revisits the antique/junk shop and buys a glass/coral paper weight.

14. Bellwork #14: SW present book talks
Bellwork #14: SW present book talks. SW view Book 1 &2 of 1984 and work on their focus area presentation/1984 Questions.
If you were living in a society like the one in 1984, how would you find happiness or joy? Explain. You can’t simply say that you wouldn’t live there. What if you had no other choice, as sometimes is the way of life.

15. Bellwork #15: SW choose a dystopian novel for the remainder of the unit. SW finish viewing Book 1 & 2. SW discuss the project with the dystopian novels they chose.
As Winston is discussing the history of Oceania, he says:
“ three hundred million people all with the same face . The reality was decaying, dingy cities, where underfed people shuffled to and fro in leaky shoes, in patched –up nineteenth-century houses that smelt always of cabbage and bad lavatories” (64).
What can you infer about the idea of conformity from this quote?

16. How does this society work for this community? Explain.
Bellwork #16: SW SSR+ with their Dystopian novels and respond to a prompt. SW discuss their lit. group norms and responsibilities. SW begin and discuss their presentations with these novels. SW apply what they have learned to a Book 2 quiz.
SSR+ Prompt:
What dystopic characteristics does your society have already? (list at least 3).
How does this society work for this community? Explain.

17. How is conformity an advantage and a disadvantage to society? Explain.
Bellwork #17: SW Present book talks. SW SSR+ with their dystopian novel and discuss with their group. SW view 2 min. Hates and critique them.
How is conformity an advantage and a disadvantage to society? Explain.
List ways in which Winston has conformed and ways he has rebelled.

18. Bellwork #18: SW Present book talks
Bellwork #18: SW Present book talks. SW SSR+ with their dystopian novel and discuss with their group. SW view 2 min. Hates and critique them.
Create mini tree maps for each 2 min. hate discussing the pros and cons of each presentation.

19. Bellwork #19: SW SSR+ with their dystopian novels and discuss the relevance with their groups. SW present book talks. SW finish viewing 2 min hates.
Create mini tree maps for each 2 min. hate discussing the pros and cons of each presentation.

20. What do you think the boy is going to do initially? Why?
Bellwork #20: SW view 2 + 2=5 and discuss the meaning and relevance in today’s society. SW present book talks. SW will respond and discuss conformity issues within a group and share out.
View 2+2=5.
What do you think the boy is going to do initially? Why?
Were you surprised by the outcome? Why or why not?
What would you do in that situation?

21. Bellwork #21: SW present book talks. SW view The Stepford Wives
In what ways do you conform? What ways are you rebellious? Do you believe either one prevails over the other? Explain.

22. Bellwork #22: SW SSR+ with their dystopian novels and discuss the relevance with their groups. SW present book talks. SW create their project for their dystopian novels. SW discuss critria for the abstract.
Senior Quote: Write a unique senior quote, nothing cliché, from Google, or with a hidden message.
Then..If you could will something/piece of advice for underclassmen, what would it be? Explain.

23. Bellwork #23: SW SSR+ with their dystopian novels and discuss the relevance with their groups. SW present book talks. SW work on their abstracts, late work, and any redo for their portfolio.
Explain how, if at all, your society will resolve the conflict in your dystopian novel. Why is your society seen as perfect? Explain.

24. Bellwork #24: SW SSR+ with their dystopian novels and discuss the relevance with their groups. SW present book talks. SW work on their abstracts, late work, and any redo for their portfolios.
Create an interesting topic sentence to begin your abstract. Be prepared to share out with the class.

25. Where do your loyalties lie?
Bellwork #25: SW SSR+ with their dystopian novels and discuss the relevance with their groups. SW present book talks. SW work on their abstracts or any other assignment from their portfolio they would like to redo.
View the Bridge.
Where do your loyalties lie?
Do you think it is more importandt to save the masses or just one? Explain.
Are you surprised by the father’s decision? Why or why not?

26. Bellwork #26: SW SSR+ with their dystopian novels and discuss the relevance with their groups. SW present book talks. SW turn in their abstract by the end of the hour. SW work on any portfolio assignment that you wish to redo.
How is your social issue relevant to our society today? List/name a current event that connects to your issue.

27. Bellwork #27: SW present their book talks
Bellwork #27: SW present their book talks. SW present and discuss their dystopian novel presentations.
Create mini tree maps based upon the novels presented. List their names, rate them 1-5 (5 being most interesting), and explain if you would read their novel, why or why not?

28. Bellwork #28: SW present their book talks
Bellwork #28: SW present their book talks. SW present and discuss their dystopian novel presentations.
Create mini tree maps based upon the novels presented. List their names, rate them 1-5 (5 being most interesting), and explain if you would read their novels, why or why not?