Lesson Plan 1_Task 1
“Harrison Bergeron” Anticipation Guide
Directions: Check the appropriate box according to your opinion. There is no right or wrong
answer, but you should be able to support your belief.
AGREE
1. In an ideal society,
everyone is equal
2. It is better to be
ignorant and happy
than to be aware and
upset.
3. The government
knows what is best for
us.
4. Rules exist to help us
live our lives properly.
5. The police should be
allowed to do whatever
they can to protect the
community.
6. It is acceptable to upset
some people as long as
you are doing what is
best for society.
7. If you know you are
right, you should not
listen to anyone else.
8. Without competition,
everyone could be on
friendly terms.
9. There can be so many
rules that a society is
unable to function.
10. Lowering the strength
and intelligence of
people is an almost
foolproof way to
prevent any uprisings.
DISAGREE