Introduction
Hello, everyone! Today's webquest will feature the book, When She Woke. The ideas presented in this book focus on: abortion, the thin line between church and state, the importance of self-image and how others perceive you, and also the criminal justice system. This book is about a woman living in a dystopian future where the line between church and state has fallen, and where convicted felons are no longer imprisoned. Their skin is dyed based on the crime they have committed, and her crime is abortion.
Task
Task One: You will research main ideas within, "When She Woke". This is important to fully understand what is going on in the book and can help tremendously to fulfill the book's full potential. While you do this, take notes on the links posted in "Process".
Task Two: Watch the video about dystopias, and try to connect it to your own life. There will be a question section in "Process" for you to fill out.
Task Three: Read the two project options, choose one, and complete.
Process
Step One: Understanding main ideas in the book
1. Research abortion in the United States, the criminal justice system, and the line between church and state.
2. Go to any of the following sources and take notes:
This source will lead you to recent information regarding abortion laws in the United States.
https://abort73.com/abortion_facts/us_abortion_statistics/
This link is on abortion statistics. This includes: who has abortions, why, and how many there are a year, etc.
https://criminal.findlaw.com/criminal-law-basics/how-does-the-criminal-justice-system-work.html
This link will lead you to a website regarding the ways of the criminal justice system and how it works.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/billflax/2011/07/09/the-true-meaning-of-separation-of-church-and-state/
This link is about what separation of church and state is. The author dives into what the "true" meaning is. This can give you insight on what it is useful for and why it is important.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/keeping-church-and-state_b_8903266
This link leads you to an article. The article touches on why church and state is necessary to citizens of the United States.
Step Two: What is a dystopia?
Defining a dystopia is very easy, just one click and you see the simple definition. However, reading just one definition doesn't show the major affects and ideals within a dystopia. Research and read through the links provided to understand the extent of a dystopia society and examples of them.
https://study.com/acahttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-do-we-like-dystopian-novels_b_1979301?
This link is about research and evidence on why we enjoy dystopian literature.
http://nique.net/opinions/2016/03/04/dystopian-novels-could-reflect-our-future/
This link is an opinion piece on how dystopian novels could be reflections of what our future could be.
Step Three: Watch this video, and answer the questions that go along with it, on a second piece of paper that you will tie to your project.
- How do dystopias act as cautionary tales?
- Why do you think people are so interested and intrigued by dystopian literature?
Examples of Dystopias:
- The Hunger Games
- The Maze Runner
- Divergent
- The Matrix
Evaluation
For this project, you will be choosing between two different options.
- Design a poster-board or slideshow with multiple themes that are embedded in, "When She Woke". Demonstrate in a cohesive, neat manner, filled with color and boldness. The expectation will for the poster to be organized and original. The themes should be detailed with examples, quotes, and discussion.
2. Write an essay connecting "When She Woke" to society nowadays. Demonstrate your knowledge on themes, what a dystopia is, and personal examples on how it connects to your life.
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Detail:
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Has three or more examples of themes OR connects multiple reliable examples on how When She Woke connects to society. |
Has two examples of themes OR connects multiple semi-reliable examples on how When She Woke connects to society. |
Has one or less examples of themes OR connects one-zero unreliable examples on how When She Woke connects to society. |
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Creativity |
Uses boldness, color, and uniqueness in their project. |
Not very original, but contains everything it should. (Color, somewhat unique) |
Absolutely unoriginal, has no color or any boldness. Looks very lackluster. |
| Presenting ideas |
Presents ideas very organized and cohesive. Very understandable. |
Ideas are presented in a somewhat organized manor. Grammar could use some work and connecting could be more understandable. |
Ideas are all over the place. Not organized, and took a lot to understand fully. |
Conclusion
Thank you for completing this webquest! I hope you have learned the basics and details of When She Woke! Use your knowledge to complete the assignment successfully. :)