Dystopian No-Prep Activities Pack

Welcome to an exciting exploration of dystopian novels and movies, tailor-made for middle school students (grades 7-9). This can be used with any dystopian novel or movie. This resource is all about digging into the cool stuff in these stories – the twists, turns, and what makes them dystopian. But it’s not just about reading; it’s about thinking and creating. Whether you’re doing individual work or diving into group activities, we’ve got tasks and role cards to keep things interesting. Expect less textbook vibes and more of a creative journey, where students get to shape their own thoughts about the dystopian worlds being studied.

Digital (Google Slides) + Printable (PDF)
No-prep activities
SNEAK PEAK - CONTENTS 38 pages of awesomeness!

Pre-reading activities:

What is a Dystopia?
Examples of issues in dystopian texts
Brainstorming current issues
What do you know about Dystopian Literature already
Cover and Blurb - pre-reading prediction
First Thoughts
Identifying features
Characterization
Character Discussion Role Cards
Character Graphic Organizer
Character Creative Writing Chart
Symbolism
Setting
Setting Discussion Role Cards
Setting illustration and annotation task
Character interaction with setting task/ cut-outs
Setting as an antagonist
Setting Survival Dilemma Teacher’s Notes
Setting Survival Dilemma Card
Real-world-to-text connections
Quick Writes - Analytical
Peer/Self Assessment Sheet
Vocabulary word bank
Creative tasks
Inspiration notebook