This 14 page activity pack has 12 learning tasks based on the story ‘Harrison Bergeron’ by Kurt Vonnegut.
The story is set in 2081 and is a satirical view of government control.
This pack will help teachers deliver lessons on this short story without having to do the preparation.
The focus of these activities are:
Embedding quotations in an analytical piece of work,
Exploring the effect of hyperbole,
Understanding satire,
In depth analysis of a text,
Different writing genres including:
a) Letters
b) Speeches
c) News reports
d) Magazine articles
e) Story writing
