ELA 7 Name_________________________
Welcome to Utopia!
U‧to‧pi‧a 
(noun)
1. an ideal place or state
2. an imaginary island described in Sir Thomas More’s
Utopia (1516) as enjoying perfection in law, politics, etc.
What are the elements of a perfect world? People do not always agree!
Directions: For each statement, decide whether or
not this would, in your opinion, be an element of your Utopia—your perfect
world. Write the pros and cons of including this element and decide whether it
would be an element of your perfect world.
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Would this be an element of your
perfect world? Why or why not?
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Disease would be
nonexistent.
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I wouldn’t have to worry about my family’s health.
We could go wherever we want and do whatever we want and not have to worry
about getting sick.
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The world would probably get overpopulated because
there wouldn’t be as many deaths per year. It would lead to more pollution
and global warming. Earth may not be able to handle the increase in the
population.
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Yes, because scientists could probably find ways for
our Earth to accommodate more people if we utilize more
environmentally-friendly energy sources in the future.
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No one would have more money than another.
War would not exist.
Inclement weather (rain, snow, sleet,
etc.) would be eliminated.
Everyone would be given similar clothes
to wear.
There would be no unemployment.
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