Name_________________________
The Giver: Utopia Project
Imagine a perfect world… Imagine all of the things that make you happy. This perfect world is known
as a utopia.
Utopia (n) : a world in which everything and everyone works in perfect harmony.
Before You Begin, Brainstorm! Think of the negativity we see in our world! What if you had the chance
to change that? Consider what aspects of society you feel have a negative impact on civilization (pollution,
violence, discrimination, poverty, etc...). If you could remove such things and create your own
UTOPIAN world, what would it look like? How would it function? Many have attempted to create a true
utopian society and here is your chance to try for yourself.
Create Your Utopia:
What makes your utopia the perfect place? Tell us! Your travel brochure should inform the reader
about this location and highlight the best elements of your society to spark interest.
Your utopia must have:
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An original name Ex: Victory City
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A catch phrase for your utopia: Ex: The City of The Future and Beyond.
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An image to represent your utopian vision.
More than just the visual component of your society, the governing factors and functionality must
be made clear to any visitor and/or possible resident. Pick THREE of the major governing factors
listed below and be sure to answer all of the questions in regards to your utopia:
a. Government
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Who will make the rules and how will they be enforced?
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How will you decide leadership? (vote, royal family, etc.)
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What are some of the rules your community will have?
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What will happen to someone should they break the rules?
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How will your government be different from our current one?
b. Education
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What will your education system look like?
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What subjects will be required? Think about what skills you want to emphasize in your
community and the jobs you want people to be prepared for.
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What special features will school have to help students.
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How will your education system be different from our current one?
c. Employment
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What kind of businesses will you have in your society?
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How will students be trained for employment?
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How will you society be similar and/or different than The Giver’s? How will it be different
from ours?
d. Money
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How will people be paid?
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How will you provide for the unemployed?
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Is there an economic hierarchy? If so, how is this handled?
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What type of monetary unit will your society use? How does it compare to our dollar?
e. Transportation
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What type of transportation will your community use?
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What type of public transportation will you provide?
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Will you have any special means of transportation other than roads?
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How does this method differ from our current means of transportation? Explain your
reasoning.
f. Recreation/Entertainment
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What types of entertainment will you provide for children? Teens? Adults? Elderly?
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Will you monitor the entertainment for young children and/or teens?
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What type of clothing will be popular
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How does this aspect differ from our current recreation/entertainment?
g. Responsibilities
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At what age do children begin to have adult responsibilities? Are there responsibilities for
children?
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How do you plan to maintain cleanliness and keep up the environment?
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What will adults’ responsibilities be in the community? The elderly? At what point do you
consider a person elderly?
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What will happen when the elderly can longer take care of themselves? How will you
provide for them?
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**REMEMBER: Each governing factor you choose to include in your project should be well thought
out and developed. Your responses should demonstrate the finality of your vision and ultimately make
sense to the reader.
**REMEMBER: The idea of a utopia stems from science fiction. You may include FICTIONAL ideas
to create your vision of a utopia. Feel free to dream up the impossible.
On the due date, you will submit your brochure AND rubric during your English class. You will not
be permitted to submit any work at any other time during the day.
Due Date_________________________
Creating the Brochure: (See Ms.Favale for an example)
You will need an 8 ½ by 11 piece of paper to create the tri-fold brochure.
Fold
 Fold
NOTE: There are several brochure generators available online. Additionally, Microsoft Word
provides you with a template to create a professional brochure.
Steps:
1. Open a new document in Microsoft Word.
2. Click File.
3. Click Project Gallery.
5. Choose “Brochure” and use the appropriate tri-fold template of your choice.
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EXPECTATIONS FOR SUBMISSION:
- Front cover should include (back of first panel):
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The name of your utopia.
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A cover photo to represent your utopian vision. This can include a collage, drawing,
photograph, and/or computer image.
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An appealing catch phrase.
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- Back cover (back of middle panel):
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Enticing photo to represent your utopia.
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Generate at least three positive reviews of 3-5 sentences each. Include the quote and where
the review cam from.
Ex. “There is no place like this one. When I left the community, I was looking for perfection
and I found it here! You have to experience it to believe it.” – Jonas
- Inside of the three-panel brochure (use your discretion for format):
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At least 1 photo to represent your utopia.
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Brief introduction (8-10 sentence) of your Utopia. Touch upon where your idea came from
and what you hope to achieve with your vision.
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Three paragraphs (8-10 sentences each) that address the governing factors you chose to
focus on from the previous page. Be sure to fully answer the questions provided and add
your original thought to clarify your vision.
- Label each factor.
- Use correct paragraph format to address how your utopia will tackle these major
concerning
aspects. (topic sentence, clear supporting details, and closing statement)
- 4 brief paragraphs in total.
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CHECK LIST:
______ My project is on 8 ½ by 11 paper and is presented as a tri-fold brochure
______ My project is colorful, visually appealing, neat, and organized.
______ I provided my utopia with a name & catch phrase and it is presented on the cover of my
project.
______ The back cover of my project has a photo and at least three positive reviews.
______ Inside of the three panels, I have four brief paragraphs highlighting the inner workings of
my utopia (1 introduction paragraph and 3 governing factors)
______ I provided an introductory paragraph for my utopia (8-10 sentences)
______ I have clearly labeled and provided three paragraphs that focus on the three major
governing factors chosen from the list provided.
______ I answered all of the questions presented and provide well-developed ideas to support my
vision of a utopian world.
______ There are at least three photos (a collage, drawing, photograph, and/or computer image) to
represent my utopia presented in my project.
______ I have proof read my work for all spelling and/or grammatical errors.
______ I have attached the appropriate rubric to my project.
______ I am proud of the work that I am about to submit.
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