1. Warm-up In your daybook, label pages Utopia. Answer the following question in complete sentences and use evidence to justify our responses: “We hold these truths to be self- evident, that all men are created equal…” (Declaration of Independence) Are people truly created equal? Explain your answer.

2. While reading the short story “Harrison Bergeron,” identify all the ways that the Handicapper General ensures that all people are equal. Draw this chart in your daybook and label it with the short story’ s title. Method or Device for Handicapping Skill or Attribute Affected

3. Prompt for your “Fake Essay” Considering the short story, “Harrison Bergeron” and the novel, The Giver, how can we at JMA use the themes presented to create a better school?

4. Your response should include the following: 1. A clear position statement (a thesis). 2. Evidence that is explained and not list-like. 3. Concluding sentence that summarizes response and refers back to the question. Use the short story, the novel AND real-life experience to support your response.

5. Use the PEEL Pre-Writing Strategy to organize your “fake” essay: Point (with an Inference) you are makin. Evidence to support your point from story and real-life Explanation Link this all back to the question and summarize your response.

6. Making this assignment up? The short story can be found online why searching for the title. Put your work in your daybook and show to Ms. Dicker