Here in the United States, we are founded on principles of equality - but what does it truly mean to be "equal"? Where does personal identity/individuality come in to play? For the next few days, we will be reading a short story about the dangers of propaganda and "complete equality." Here are your requirements:
1. Read "Harrison Bergeron"
2. Write a one page report answering the following questions:
A. What is the propaganda (the lie) in the short story?
B. How is the propaganda spread in the story?
C. How does it affect the characters?
D. Why is the propaganda so effective in the story?
3. Create your own piece of propaganda about an issue in our school. Pretend it will be seen and
spread throughout the campus. You can:
A. Write a letter or newspaper article of propaganda
B. Make a propaganda television ad with an iPad
C. Make a propaganda poster
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