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Intro to Dichotomies

Intro to Dichotomies. English 11 Hong Peterson-Henry. What do you notice about these words?. Dichotomy Diversity Dilemma Divorce Divide Dialogue Diameter. “di-”. Prefix=? “di-” = ? Dichotomy Diversity Dilemma Divorce Divide Dialogue Diameter. A dichotomy is….

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Intro to Dichotomies

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  1. Intro to Dichotomies English 11 Hong Peterson-Henry

  2. What do you notice about these words? • Dichotomy • Diversity • Dilemma • Divorce • Divide • Dialogue • Diameter

  3. “di-” • Prefix=? • “di-” = ? • Dichotomy • Diversity • Dilemma • Divorce • Divide • Dialogue • Diameter

  4. A dichotomy is… • A division or contrast between two things that are represented as entirely different

  5. Nature v. Culture • Is nature pure or wild? • Is it culture’s job to tame nature, or is it destroying nature? • In what ways do nature and culture interact? • Are these peaceful interactions?

  6. Society v. Individual • From where does political power derive? • Who does it serve? • Who should be protected? At what cost? • How does the individual view society? • How does society view the individual?

  7. Public v. Private • What are public spaces and what are private spaces? • What are the rights of these spaces? • What is public property? • What is private property? Slaves?

  8. Now look at your packet. • How do you perceive these dichotomies in modern society? • Find your moon partners, discuss, and fill in your chart on page 1. • Present your answers to class.

  9. Your next task… • Look at the quotes on page 1 with your partners. • Then, respond to the task on the bottom of the page.

  10. What are other dichotomies around us today? • Friends v. family • Male v. female • Parents v. children • Boss v. employee • Boyfriend v. girlfriend • Working mom v. stay at home mom • Religious v. atheist/non-religious • School/education v. job • Indie music v. mainstream pop music

  11. Exit Slip • Write about a personal dichotomy in your life (____________ v. _________________) • List the three dichotomies we discussed today (look on your packet). • Something important I learned today was… • A question I have today is…

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