Write a 5-8 paragraph double-spaced essay on one or more of the following topics in Brave New World:  Science, Technology, Happiness, Drugs, Government, Freedom, Religion, or Relations between men & women

What was Huxley trying to say about this theme through symbolism or motifs in the novel? Make sure you understand the ending. Does Huxley support the choices the government makes in the book? Does the book reflect or predict anything about our current culture as it relates to your chosen topic?

Use at least three quotations from the book. Include page numbers for your quotations (Or at least Chapter references).

Grade sheet:

Ideas:  Ideas are well developed, thoughtful, insightful and on-topic. At least three full or partial quotations from the book are used for support. The essay is at least 5 paragraphs.

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Organization: Essay and paragraphs are well organized with unifying thoughts or ideas. Topic sentences and transitions are used effectively. The introduction includes a thesis statement that guides the organization of the paper. The conclusion ties all the main points together and is thought provoking. Quotations are integrated with signal phrases.
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Voice / Word Choice: The personal voice of the author comes through. This gives a sense of a real person speaking. Precise, colorful and rich words are used to communicate. The author avoids the use of words such as a lot, I,  you, and stuff. The essay is labeled with a title that gets the readers attention.
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Sentence Fluency: The writing flows together often with a rhythm or cadence. Run-ons or fragments are not present. A variety of sentence lengths and structures are used.
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Conventions: Essay is mechanically correct, including format, spelling, punctuation and grammar. Page numbers or Chapter references are included for quotations.

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