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"All animals are equal" (18)

4/30 - 5/4 __Weekly Word Study__: [|List 25]& [|Vocab. Squares]. Word study is due Wed & Quiz is Friday __Weekly Reading Assignment__: [|The Emperor's New Clothes] Weekly Project: Creating Satire/Children's Literature

Schedule for this week: Monday- 1. Introduction to Children's Literature (email me for the powerpoint if you miss class) 2. Brainstorm ideas for project (email me if you need the project handout)

Tuesday- 1. Discuss Reading Assignment 2. Begin project. Bring in needed supplies.

Wednesday- 1. AF ICE (email me if you need the review or have questions)

Thursday- 1. EOC Practice 2. Group Project

Friday- 1. Vocab. Quiz 2. Group Project

4/23 - 4/27 __Weekly Word Study__: [|List 24]& [|Vocab. Squares]. Word study is due Wed & Quiz is Friday. __Weekly Reading Assignment__: Read and compare two Short Stories: "[|Harrison Bergeron]" and "[|The Birds]" with __Animal Farm__. Your comparisons should be made in your journal. We will prepare for a socratic seminar on Thursday. Develop three questions for each story. Before you read, please review [|How to Read a Short Story]. Then using the terms on the right margin, develop 1 textual based question, 1 question that connects/compares/contrasts the stories (and possibly Animal Farm) with the world/culture/society/identify/etc. today, and 1 question that is a deep layered question that refers to the text, connects the reader to a universal idea/concept, and relates to our personal lives. Again, try and use the literature terms as much as possible. This will help us review for the EOC. __Weekly Discussion__: [|Debating Marxism]. AF Exam #1 is Wed! propaganda irony tone satire analogy author's purpose literary analysis

4/16 - 4/20 __Weekly Word Study__: [|List 23] & [|Vocab. Squares]. Word study is due Wed & Quiz is Thursday (periods 2 & 4), Friday (period 1). __Weekly Reading Assignment__: Finish reading __Animal Farm__. As you read, tab your book (or write in your journal) six examples of the pig's corruption. __Weekly Discussion__: [|Can government really help people]? For Tuesday: 1. Discuss/Share the contrast in leadership styles (Napoleon vs. Snowball). 2. Draw a windmill on the same page as your leadership comparison chart (in your journal). What does it represent in the story? Symbolism? How is the leadership conflict really about the windmill? Is it ironic? 3. Journal Reflection: What is Orwell's ultimate depiction of both leaders? What is his argument? 4. In class reading: Historical Background: The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union (make notes in the margin). Field trip students need to stop by my room to pick up the reading assignment. 5. Write an Executive Summary in your journal. Make connections to Animal Farm. Reading Quiz on 4/17

4/10 - 4/13 Spring Fest Week

Weekly Reading: chapters 6-8 in Animal Farm Journal Activities: 1. What is capital? 2. Reflection on freedom of choice and the marketplace 3. Update character directory 4. Squealer's persuasion 5. Persuasion in advertisment 6. Reflection on persuasion 3/26 - 3/30 __Weekly Word Study__: [|List 22]& [|Vocab. Squares]. Word study is due Wed & Quiz is Friday. __Monday's Reading Assignment__: Read chapters 1-3 in __Animal Farm__ __Weekly Discussion__: Post your thoughts on [|justice, society, and government].

__Tuesday's Journal Assignment__: Critical Reading Close Read: Old Major's Speech. Identify 6 quotes total (2 pathos, 2 ethos, 2 logos). Analyze the rhetoric in his speech to the other animals.

__Wednesday's Reading Assignment__: Read chapters 4-5 in __Animal Farm__ __Thursday's Activity__: Character Directory __Friday's Journal Assignment__: Identity Mask

We have read stories and discussed in detail the role of identity. What factors shape identity? What have we learned? From Cyrano, to Scout, from Richard Wright’s childhood, to Jack’s painted face, we looked at unique factors that shape and mold the fabric of who we are.

Now it is your turn. Create a mask that depicts your unique identity. In your journal, you can draw, paint, collage, word smith, diagram, etc. Design something that demonstrates your unique identity.