Today we reviewed some key terminiology associated with the dystopian world of The Chrysalids: Old People, Tribulation, The Definition of Man, Blasphemy, Offence, Purification, Wild Country, Fringes, Badlands
Word of the week last week was VAGUE; this week's word is BIGOTED.
Today students were given a "quiz" for chapters 4-6 but it really isn't a quiz. Students are supposed to answer the questions on the "quiz" as they read up to p. 65.
We ended with a discussion about eugenics: the belief that human beings can be improved through genetics. Here is the article we discussed http://www.macleans.ca/society/health/d-i-y-dna-genetic-testing-at-home/
In the novel The Chrysalids eugenics is an important aspect of the beliefs of the people of Waknuk.
HOMEWORK: Students must read up to p. 65 and complete the questions on the "quiz" by class on Thursday morning.
Still have many short stories that haven't been handed in. Danielle, Andrew, Lily, Avery, Terren, Valerie, Lena, Kees.
