Monday, November 16th and Thursday, November 18th

 We are getting started with Aldous Huxley's Brave New World today.

1. Dystopian Genre notes: Dystopian Genre

2. Reading, annotating, and notetaking expectations

• Actually read. 
• Annotate major plot events in the book. Post-its. (Timeline these in your notes)
• Turn annotations into structured notes on topics. 
• Track characters and characterization of these characters
• Keep track of evidence of how the genre (dystopian fiction) is being utilized by Huxley. This will include the technological and governmental practices of this society. Start thinking about HOW Huxley is presenting these and what is his message in the manner he presents ideas. 
• Start tracking thematic issues and motifs (Large universal issues and repeated patterns). Some examples: Privacy, government, conformity, technology, morality, family, happiness 
• Note Huxley's writing style, author choices, and the effects of these on the meaning. 
• How does Huxley juxtapose societal norms (1932) against the norms established in London 632 (AF) or 2540 CE? 
• What functions as warnings for the reader? Society? 

3. This book is outstanding!! In order to dive in with the right mindset we need to consider our current mindset. Therefore, read through the following questions; think about where you stand on the issue presented; then explain why and how you think about the issue.

How do I think? Questions- BNW Anticipation Questions 
*We will be discussing these tomorrow in class. 

4. After you have finished Chapters 1 and 2- Review the following BNW Quizlet: BNW Chapter 1 and 2 Quizlet

5. Take the Chapter 1 Edpuzzle by Wednesday, November 18th. (Group A) and Sunday, November 22nd (Group B) 

Brave New World Reading Schedule: 

Chapters 1-3:  Wednesday, November 18th (A)/  Friday, November 20th (B)

Chapters 4- 6:  Monday, November 23rd (A)/ Tuesday, November 24th (kinda) (B) 

Chapters 7-8: Tuesday, December 1st (A)/  Friday, December 4th (B) 

Chapters 9-12:  Monday, December 7th (A)/ Thursday, December 10th (B)   

Chapters 13-16: Friday, December 11th (A)/  Tuesday, December 15th (B)  

Chapters 17-Finish the book: Monday, December 14th (A)/  Thursday, December 17th (B)

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