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ESSENTIAL QUESTION
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
- Does technology improve or control our lives?
UNIT 1 WRITING TASK
UNIT 1 WRITING TASK
Argument
SKILLS FOCUS
SKILLS FOCUS
Analyze literary criticism
Analyze point of view
Analyze suspense/foreshadowing
Analyze themes
Analyze epic poetry
Analyze an adaptation
The Literature
The Literature
“We are stuck with technology when what we really want is just stuff that works.”
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Mentor Text
The Brave Little Toaster
Science Fiction by Cory Doctorow
A mysterious energy drink interferes with Mr. Toussaint's networked home.
Are Bionic Superhumans on the Horizon?
Informational Text by Ramez Naam
What does the "bionic revolution" mean for the future of humankind?
Interflora
Poem by Susan Hamlyn
The poem pokes fun at how digital technology has changed the art of romance.
The Automation Paradox
Argument by James Bessen
This author's views on automation may be different than you expect.
Heads Up, Humans
Argument by Claudia Alarcon
This author sends a warning about the threat automation poses to human workers.
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