1. Today’s Checklist Hand in “Big Idea” paragraphs Take up Elements of English activities Introduction to The Chrysalids Chapters 1 and 2

2. It’s the end of the world as we know it… REM Recall any novels, stories, movies, etc. that develop an idea of how the world will end Differentiate between examples that are mere entertainment and less likely to happen than realistic examples

4. Why read it? What are the advantages of reading or viewing this type of science fiction? Can it help us to prevent this type of situation?

5. The setting of The Chrysalids Tribulation (nuclear war) destroyed most of the human population The novel focuses on a small community called Waknuk, struggling to create a new life What would life in Waknuk be like if all technology has been destroyed by nuclear war and the only book salvaged from the past is the Bible?

6. Use your imagination… Imagine a scenario that could occur as a result of the disaster in Waknuk.