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Candide: A Herber Readiness Activity

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 “Everything will end up okay if you believe hard enough.” “People create their own luck, good or bad.” Prior to reading Candide, class members respond to an anticipation guide that focuses on the issues of optimism, prejudice, and class distinction as presented in Voltaire’s satire. Complete directions for the activity and an assessment guide are included.

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Grade
11th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2009
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