Today periods 4-8 started our novel unit (sorry period 1. We will catch you up tomorrow!). We learned about utopian societies, and what it takes to make a utopian society.
What is a utopia?
A perfect place. Paradise.
We discussed that we are not living in a utopian society. The reasons that make it so that we are not living in paradise would be:
1. pollution/liter
2. crimes/murder/drugs
3. discrimination/racism/religious conflicts/judging others by their appearance
4. desire for land (like WW2 or Revolutionary War)
5. money/greed/bad economy
We then listened to John Lennon's song "Imagine" and focused on these three stanzas:
1.
Imagine there’s no Heaven
It’s easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today
( John Lennon is stating that for his utopia there would be no religion. People would live for today)
2.
Imagine there’s no countries
It isn’t hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace
( John Lennon is stating that for his utopia there would be no countries. We would all be the United People of Earth)
3.
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world
( John Lennon is stating that for his utopia there would be no possessions. We would all share everything)
Homework for periods 4-8
Tonight for homework, you must write 1 paragraph either agreeing or disagreeing with one of Lennon's ideals for what makes a utopian society. Comment on no religion, no countries, or no posessions.
Research papers are due Friday (all classes)
As usual, any questions or concerns please e-mail me at NcowleyPmschools@gmail.com
See you all tomorrow!
- Ms. C
