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“Anthem” Anticipation Guide — PDF Worksheet (Ayn Rand, High School ELA)

    Free Anthem anticipation guide for high school ELA with ten statements on individuality, freedom, government, and society. Anticipation guides work because students enjoy sharing their own opinions before they consider those of the author; the goal is to share those opinions while instilling intellectual reasons to read. Print the PDF as shown or cut and paste the statements from the list below.

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    Anthem Anticipation Guide (cut and paste):

    1. “I am not afraid to go against the crowd. I care more about preserving my individuality than fitting in.”
    2. “An ideal society would be based on perfect equality and the sharing of all wealth and resources.”
    3. “Teamwork makes the dream work. I love being part of a team. Collaboration and cooperation bring out the best in people.”
    4. “Governmental control, safety, and prosperity are more important than individual freedom.”
    5. “At some point, I would consider changing my legal name.”
    6. “Personal relationships (family, friendship, and romantic love) are essential to happiness.”
    7. “I have a responsibility to help people who are less fortunate than myself.”
    8. “I enjoy learning even when it does not result in personal gain.”
    9. “I am not easily persuaded by the messages coming through popular culture, social media, peer pressure, or advertising.”
    10. “Eventually there will be one government that rules the world.”

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    Anthem Pre-reading Questions (alternate format):

    1) Are you reluctant to go against the crowd? Is is more important to fit in or to preserve your individuality? Explain your views.

    2) Do you think that an ideal society would be based on equality and the sharing of all wealth and resources? Explain your views.

    3) Does teamwork make the dream work? Do you enjoy being part of a team? Do collaboration and cooperation truly bring out the best in people? Explain your views.

    4) What is more important, safety and prosperity or individual freedom and rights? Explain your views.

    5) Would you ever officially/legally change your name? Explain your views.

    6) How important are personal relationships (family, friendships, and romantic love) in finding happiness and fulfillment? Explain your views.

    7) Do you feel a responsibility to help people who are less fortunate than yourself? Explain your views.

    8) Do you enjoy the process of learning? Is learning worthwhile even when there is no direct personal gain? Explain your views.

    9) Are you easily persuaded by the messages coming through popular culture, social media, peer pressure, and advertising? Explain your views.

    10) Do you believe that in the future there will be one government that rules the world? Explain your views.

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    The statements above connect directly to the major themes Rand develops in Anthem: individuality, government control, collective identity, and the meaning of freedom. Students who have staked out a position on these ideas before reading are far more likely to engage with the text when those same ideas appear in Equality’s story. Download the free Anthem Anticipation Guide PDF or browse the complete Anthem teaching resources from TeachNovels.