The Time Machine - 1895

Read Chapter 1-2 - Quiz

Read Chapter 3-4 - Quiz

Read Chapter 5 - Quiz

Read Chapter 6,7,8 - Quiz

Vocabulary will be looked up every chapter

Class will shift from the novel to the 1960s film version.

In composition notebook, reflect on the rationale of the split of the society in Wells' future world.  How do we see these issues today?  Explain ways in which H.G. Wells is correct about the future.  Explain how he is wrong.  How can we use this novel today?  What should society learn?  Discuss regarding the theme.  

Watch the film

In composition notebook, explain the vastly different theme of the movie vs the novel.  How is the film wrong about today?  How is it correct?  What should society learn?  Discuss the theme of film.  

Below is an image of George Orwell (died 1949) and H.G. Wells (died 1946).  Read the following article:

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/h-g-wells-versus-george-orwell-their-debate-whether-science-is-humanitys-best-hope-continues-today/

List three elements of the the article or the books you have been exposed to that you feel is worth mentioning, discussing, or asking.

Issac Asimov - American Author

Born 1920 in Russia   -   Died 1992 in United States

Robbie

Vocabulary Acquisition:  Ingratitude, formidable, disconsolate, prattling, precipitous, archaic, peremptorily, morosely, ardent, quavered

Look up and define words in your composition notebook, then compose an original sentence that demonstrates understanding of the word by using context clues.

Reading Lens:  While reading the story, view the tale through the lens of racism.  Remember, the book is written by a Russian Jew who immigrated to the United States of America in 1928 writing in 1950s segregated American.  Jot down three (3) items that hint to this subject.  Be prepared to discuss.

The Age of A.I.: This Frontline documentary evaluates the current role of artificial intelligence.

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/documentary/in-the-age-of-ai/transcript/ 

Runaround

Vocabulary Acquisition:  antiquated, laborious, myriad, monotonous, aplomb, platitude, succint, wince, timbre

Look up and define words in your composition notebook, then compose an original sentence that demonstrates understanding of the word by using context clues.

Reading Lens:  Look at this story through the lens of 20th century technological advancement.  Up until the Industrial Revolution of the 1800s, technology changed slowly--very slowly.  Jot down two elements of technological advancement in the story and compare to two different items of today.  Be prepared to discuss.  

Artemis / Moon Colony

https://www.vox.com/recode/2022/11/22/23473483/white-house-joe-biden-moon-artemis-permanent-outpost-spacex?fbclid=IwAR3lb6mTWbbkAOike3aa5fTOnZQo-_Wf_kC0qGNd9Jl9CfbRQxNhZIQbgoU

Article about the potential moon colony

Reason

Vocabulary Acquisition:  Inscrutable, placidly, introspection, imperturbably, commiseration, indignation, farce, contempt

Look up and define words in your composition notebook, then compose an original sentence that demonstrates understanding of the word by using context clues.

Reading Lens:  Asimov was an atheist: "I am Jewish in the sense that if an Arab wanted to throw a rock at a Jew, I would qualify as a target as far as he was concerned. However, I do not practice Judaism or any other religion." (March 17, 1969 letter.) "Properly read, the Bible is the most potent force for atheism ever conceived." (Feb. 22, 1966 letter.) Posted on Freedom From Religion Foundation ffrf.org

Keeping this in mind, read the tale of QT-1 through the lens of an atheist by jotting down at least three instances where it feels like Isaac Asimov is taking a swing at religion.  Three will be easy.  Have quotes and be prepared to discuss.

Catch That Rabbit

Vocabulary Acquisition:  Fortuitous, lucid, injudicious, postulate, aberration 

Look up and define words in your composition notebook, then compose an original sentence that demonstrates understanding of the word by using context clues.

Reading Lens:  Scientific rationale.  Donovan and Powell both manifest Isaac Asimov's approach to life.  When exploring this tale, look at this story through the lens of reasoning or the scientific method.  Jot down three examples.  Be prepared to discuss.  

Liar

Vocabulary Acquisition:   orthodox, spasmodic, patronize, inarticulate, vivacious, desiccated

Look up and define words in your composition notebook, then compose an original sentence that demonstrates understanding of the word by using context clues.

Reading Lens:  Look at this story as a teenager first; human second (there is a difference LOL).  The lying robot will expose raw nerves and deeply held secrets of the characters leaving them vulnerable.  

Little Lost Robot

Vocabulary Acquisition:  F 

Look up and define words in your composition notebook, then compose an original sentence that demonstrates understanding of the word by using context clues.

Reading Lens:  Think about Artificial Intelligence; think about the fear and excitment civilization has concerning A.I.

1962 Film Adaptation:  LOL  (perfect for clips only)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-RX1GT4GT0

11:00 to 12:30

21:00 to 23:00

44:00 to 47:25

Escape

Vocabulary Acquisition:   Pollyanna, grovel, unctuous, emphatic, circumlocution, morose, pious

Look up and define words in your composition notebook, then compose an original sentence that demonstrates understanding of the word by using context clues.

Reading Lens:  Look at this story through the lens of modern computer engineers and their collective fear of the potential (positives and negatives) of artificial intelligence. 

Hal 9000: 2001 A Space Odyssey  (4:00)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqCCubrky00

Terminator 2:  Opening Scene  (3:30) A must

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHKxoARmjLU

Terminator 2: Skynet Awakens  (1:30)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UZeHJyiMG8

Evidence

Vocabulary Acquisition:   Writhing, imperturbably, pretentious, perfunctorily, tangible, obstinate

Look up and define words in your composition notebook, then compose an original sentence that demonstrates understanding of the word by using context clues.

Reading Lens:  This story is about distrust, prejudice, and dirty politics. In recent American history, the Trump / Obama rivalry played out with the accusation that Barrack Obama wasn't an American citizen by birth; therefore, ineligible to be the President of the United States. As a class, we shall look at Evidence through this lens of political smear tactics.

Birther Timeline

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzYVwVR-Rek

Obama roasts Trump

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHckZCxdRkA

Frontline Clip on Obama roasting Trump with commentary

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/watch-inside-the-night-president-obama-took-on-donald-trump/

 Frontline Documentary

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/documentary/americas-great-divide-from-obama-to-trump/

I, Robot End