Description
This resource includes a PowerPoint presentation on dystopian literature, making it ideal for teachers introducing a dystopian novel or short story.
The presentation clearly defines the dystopian genre and explains the core elements and common characteristics students can expect to encounter in dystopian texts. It also introduces key literary elements frequently found in dystopian literature, including irony, conflict, foreshadowing, allegory, symbolism, and paradox, helping students build essential background knowledge before reading.
A guided notes worksheet is included to keep students actively engaged and accountable during the lesson.
This presentation pairs well with a wide range of commonly taught dystopian texts, including but not limited to: The Lottery, The Pedestrian, The Veldt, All Summer in a Day, The Machine Stops, Harrison Bergeron, The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas, Frost and Fire, Anthem, 1984, Brave New World, The Handmaid’s Tale, Fahrenheit 451, The Giver, The Time Machine, Uglies, Ender’s Game, The Maze Runner, The Hunger Games, Ready Player One, Animal Farm, The Road, Divergent, The City of Ember, and Lord of the Flies.
This presentation works well as a standalone introduction, a unit launch, or a review lesson and is suitable for middle school and high school ELA classrooms.