Assignment Overview

The Giver depicts a "utopian" society that is highly regulated and goverened by many rules for the efficient and harmonious functioning of the community.

Your group assignment will be to learn about previous utopian communities (past and present), identify current problems we face as a society, and create your own model utopian society.

Your group will create the following: (explained in more detail on subsequent pages)

• Name of utopian society
• Declaration of Independance
• Utopian motto and seal
• List of Rules
• Governing body
• Holidays and celebrations
• Advertisement  

You will present your utopian ideas to the class.  The format is up to you.  You may create a PowerPoint, documents,  Prezi, or other creative means you have at your disposal.

We will use this lab Monday - Friday of this week ONLY.  Presentations will begin next week.