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This Why Should You Read “Dune” by Frank Herbert? instructional video also includes:
Not every reader is a sci-fi fan. Sad, but true. However, a short TedEd video may just convince nonfans to delve into Frank Herbert's modern epic Dune. Who could help but be intrigued by an epic tale of heroes, villains, and monsters?
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Instructional Ideas
- Ask viewers to craft a response to the video detailing whether or not the narrator's arguments convinced them to read Herbert's novel
- After reading Dune, ask the class to present their own arguments for why others should read the novel
Classroom Considerations
- Links to some materials are unavailable, however, Hari Kunzru's article "Dune, 50 years on: how a science fiction novel changed the world" is found here
Pros
- The narrator's plot summary references key elements of the novel
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- None