TEACHING DYSTOPIA: New Essential Questions to Try [Ep 272]

Ready to refresh your dystopia unit? In this episode, we explore how to make the genre feel fresh, relevant, and engaging for today’s students by rethinking essential questions and diving deeper into structure, theme, and skill connections. From moving beyond the classic “Is America a dystopia?” debate to exploring what it means to rebuild a broken world, you’ll get ideas for inquiry-driven lessons that inspire critical thinking and connection to real-life issues. This is a kickoff to our three-part dystopia series, so head back here next week!Resources:NEW: Watch this episode on YouTube!Shop Our FavesTeaching Dystopia WorkshopJoin Happy Hour!Shop more BNT resourcesFree Training: Down with the Reading QuizJoin Curriculum RehabConnect with us on Instagram @bravenewteachingFollow Marie on Instagram: @wellhelloitsmarieFollow Amanda on Instagram: @mudandinkteachingLet us know what you think! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Related Episodes:Episode 61, Living in a Dystopian WorldEpisode 81, Essential Question Workshop: Dystopia (Woohoo!)Episode 171, New Dystopian Texts & Supplements for Your ELA ClassroomEpisode 172, 3 Secrets to Teaching DystopiaEpisode 259, Teaching the Hero’s Journey: A Fantasy Choice Unit Approach for 11-12 Grade ELASHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode272"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻Join Happy Hour!Curriculum RehabDown with the Reading QuizShop the BNT Resource LibraryConnect with us on Instagram @bravenewteachingSubscribe to our YouTube Channel