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Animal Farm Unit Project - Due on Friday, April 19.


 * Chapter Questions - These are the questions on your Weekly Syllabus for Animal Farm**


 * Summary Panel Template - Summary panels for each chapter will be due on Wednesday, April 10, 2013**

Objectives(s): Introduce Animal Farm. SWBAT identify a fable and an allegory; students will compare themselves to characters in the story. Bell Ringer: BR Worksheet Class Activities: Homework: None
 * Monday, March 11, 2013 – Animal Farm **
 * Review the bell ringer
 * What is a fable? What is an allegory? What is Satire? Can you think of any that you have read?
 * Students will discuss what is a fable, allegory and satire / List any fables that you know
 * View The Ant and the Grasshopper / The Ugly Duckling

Objective(s): To imagine the result if animals could articulate their thoughts and feelings to us; To experience several short animal stories; To reflect on the ways animals are referenced in numerous idiomatic expressions. Homework: Animals on Parade Worksheet
 * Tuesday, March 12, 2013 – Animal Farm **
 * Bell Ringer: BR Worksheet
 * Class Activities:
 * Review the bell ringer
 * Write a paragraph explaining what kind of animal your are most similar to. What characteristics do you share with this animal?
 * "If Animals Could Talk" exercise
 * “Its a Zoo Out There” exercise

Objectives(s): Learn about the Soviet Revolution. SWBAT explain what the Russian Revolution was and identify why it occurred. Bell Ringer: BR Worksheet Class Activities: Homework: Finish watching the “Russian Revolution” and write a response to it. In your response you should address the following questions: Who were the two different sides in this revolution? What was the main reason for the revolution? What was the short term result? What was the long term result? Check the wiki for the link under Animal Farm. Objective(s): To simply excite the minds of the students as they anticipate reading Orwell and at the same time revealing some of the major themes of Animal Farm that will be discussed in class. SWBAT give their opinions and thoughts to questions relating to Animal Farm. Bell Ringer: BR Worksheet Class Activities: Homework: Go to Wiki/Animal Farm, download Animal Farm Chapter Questions, and answer question for Chapter 1. Russian Revolution Research Assignment: TBA
 * Wednesday, March 13, 2013 - Animal Farm **
 * Review the bell ringer
 * What circumstances lead to revolution? Do citizens have the justification to rebel? Do students have the justification to rebel against their school? Do children have the justification to rebel against their parents?
 * Watch “The Russian Revolution”
 * Explain Russian Revolution Assignment. Due on Monday, March 18, 2013
 * Thursday, March 14, 2013 – Animal Farm **
 * Review the Bell Ringer
 * Anticipation Worksheet - Individual/Small Group
 * Pass out books
 * Friday, March 15, 2013 - Grammar **


 * The Russian Revolution - Parts 1-3: View the following clips and answer the questions from Wednesday, March 13.**

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 * Animal Farm - PDF Chapters **

Chapter One:

Chapter Two:

Objective(s): To simply excite the minds of the students as they anticipate reading Orwell and at the same time revealing some of the major themes of Animal Farm that will be discussed in class. SWBAT give their opinions and thoughts to questions relating to Animal Farm. Bell Ringer: BR Worksheet Class Activities: Homework: Go to Wiki/Animal Farm, download Animal Farm Chapter Questions, and answer question for Chapter 1.
 * Monday, March 18, 2013 **
 * Review the Bell Ringer
 * Anticipation Worksheet - Individual/Small Group
 * Pass out books



Objective(s): To distinguish the characters introduced in chapter 1 of Animal Farm; To identify key aspects of Old Major’s speech SWBAT summarize Old Major’s speech; list his grievances; describe his call to action. Bell Ringer: BR Weekly Worksheet Class Activities: Homework: Read Chapter 2; Answer Questions.
 * Tuesday, March 19, 2013 - Animal Farm **
 * Review Bell Ringer
 * If you were one of the animals, would you agree with Old Major? Explain.; Review Old Major’s speech
 * Who’s Who Worksheet
 * Chapter 1 Review Questions

Objective(s): Review Chapter 2 of Animal Farm: understand characters and events in chapter 2 of Animal Farm and focus on the characters of Napoleon, Snowball, and Squealer. SWBAT list the seven commandments; discuss the commandments. Bell Ringer: BR Worksheet Class Activities: Homework: > Objective(s): To understand the initial success of Animal Farm as it is portrayed in chapter 3; to recognize the changes in the pigs position; to relate the novel to events in world history the characters of Animal Farm. SWBAT identify the major characters of the novel; determine the characters’ personalities, actions and purpose. Bell Ringer: BR Worksheet Class Activities: Homework: > Objective(s): Discuss how corruption is portrayed in the novel. SWBAT explain what corruption is; identify how corruption is presented in the novel. Bell Ringer: BR Worksheet Class Activities:
 * Wednesday, March 20, 2013 - Animal Farm **
 * Review Bell Ringer / Chapter 2 Review Questions
 * Which of the seven commandments was the most powerful?
 * List the seven commandments and discuss their meaning. What is the purpose of the list? What problems can you foresee based on this list of rules?
 * Writers on Revolution - What is the effect of revolution?
 * Read Chapter 3. Answer Questions.
 * Finish Writers on Revolution
 * Chapter Three:
 * Thursday, March 21, 2013 **
 * Review Bell Ringer / Review Questions and Writers on Revolution
 * What does the old maxim “power corrupts” mean? Why does power corrupt people and why is it so easy to be corrupted by power? What are early signs of corruption in Animal Farm?
 * Read Chapter 4 / Questions
 * Chapter Four:
 * Friday, March 22, 2013 - Animal Farm **
 * Review Bell Ringer
 * Chapter 4 Questions
 * Picture That - draw scenes from the “Battle of the Cowshed”

//** Spring Break: **// //** Read Chapter 5 for Monday, April and answer the questions! **// //** Extra Credit: **// Research on Dictators / Tyrants in World History. Download directions and pick one dictator/tyrant. Due on Monday, April 1. Research must be typed.

Objective: Review Chapter 5 of Animal Farm. SWBAT answer critical questions regarding the allegory of the Russian Revolution. Bell Ringer: Bell Ringer Worksheet Class Activities: Homework: None
 * Monday, April 1, 2013 - Animal Farm **
 * Review Bell Ringer
 * Review Chapter 5 Questions

Objective(s): Review the patterns of revolution by comparing the Russian Revolution with that of Animal Farm.. Bell Ringer: BR Worksheet Class Activities: Homework:
 * Tuesday, April 2, 2013 – Animal Farm **
 * Review Bell Ringer
 * Read Chapter 6
 * Assign Patterns of Revolution
 * Patterns of Revolution
 * Chapter 6 Questions

Objective(s): Identify how propaganda is used in Animal Farm. SWBAT explain what propaganda; identify different types of propaganda Bell Ringer: BR Worksheet Class Activities: Homework:
 * Wednesday, April 3, 2013 – Animal Farm **
 * Review Bell Ringer / Review Questions
 * What makes propaganda effective?
 * Propaganda Powerpoint
 * [[file:Whose Voice Guides Your Choice.ppt]]
 * Propaganda Devices
 * Read Chapter 7/Questions
 * [[file:AF Chap 7.pdf]]
 * Propaganda Assignment – Due on Tuesday, April 9 (check the wiki page)

We have discussed in class how the use of "propaganda" is demonstrated in the novel Animal Farm. Propaganda is a message that is designed to persuade us to believe in something or to do something that we would not normally believe or do. These messages are designed to benefit a group or an individual and that may not be you! These messages have been carefully designed to influence (manipulate) our opinions, emotions, attitudes and behavior. Can you think of examples of how propaganda is being used on the animals in the novel? __Assignment__: __Rubric__: 15 points total __Links that may help you__: [] - different types of propaganda [] - techniques in propaganda [] - propaganda techniques [] - examples of propaganda [] - visual examples of propaganda [] - examples of propaganda [] Objective(s): To understand and recognize Napoleons’s brutal dictatorship. SWBAT identify how power is abused in the novel. Bell Ringer: BR Worksheet Class Activities: Homework: Extra Credit: DoubleTalk Worksheet
 * Animal Farm Propaganda**
 * Create a poster (8 1/2 x 11 paper) using propaganda to boost the popularity of either Snowball or Napoleon or how the windmill will benefit or not benefit the farm
 * Write a paragraph describing what type of technique you are using and what the effect is suppose to be
 * Use some of the techniques discussed in class. Be persuasive.
 * Understanding of propaganda techniques - 3
 * Ability to persuade - 3
 * Creative Thinking - 3
 * Visual appeal and effective writing - 6
 * Thursday, April 4, 2013 - Animal Farm **
 * Review BR / Chapter 7 questions
 * What does it mean “Power Corrupts”?
 * Uses of Power Worksheet
 * Read Chapter 8 / Questions
 * [[file:AF Chap 8.pdf]]

Objective(s): To summarize events in chapter 8 of Animal Farm. SWBAT examine the roles of the animals’ commandments and the ways those commandments change. Bell Ringer: BR Worksheet Class Activities: Homework:
 * Friday, April 5, 2013 - Animal Farm **
 * Review BR / Chapter 8 Questions
 * Identify how the animals are manipulated / Hedge Worksheet
 * Read Chapter 9 / Questions
 * [[file:AF Chap 9.pdf]]
 * Who’s Who at Animal Farm
 * [[file:AF Whos Who at Animal Farm.pdf]]

Objective: To recognize the erosion of the idealism at Animal Farm; To understand the transformations at the end of the novel. SWBAT discuss characters and events; compare and contrast revolutionary anthem with poem “Minimus” about Napoleon. Bell Ringer: Bell Ringer Worksheet Class Activities: Homework: Finish reading Chapter 10 if not finished and answer questions
 * Monday, April 8, 2013 - Animal Farm **
 * Review Bell Ringer / Hedging on the Rules
 * Read Chapter 10 in Class

Objective(s): To consider Animal Farm as a fable, a fairy tale, an allegory, and a myth; To recognize the disintegration of idealism into totalitarianism. SWBAT describe fables, fairy tales, allegories, and myths; focus on the character types; note sequencing from beginning to end; articulate themes; articulate George Orwell’s central themes Bell Ringer: BR Worksheet Class Activities:
 * Tuesday, April 9, 2013 – Animal Farm **
 * Review Bell Ringer
 * Review Questions
 * Beasts of England / Categories of Characters

Homework:
 * Thematic Considerations
 * Study for Animal Farm Test

Objective(s): Assess students’ knowledge of Animal Farm. SWBAT to answer questions from test. Bell Ringer: None - We’ll do Wednesday on Thursday Class Activities: Homework:
 * Wednesday, April 10, 2013 – Animal Farm **
 * Animal Farm Test
 * Work on your Animal Farm Unit Project
 * Work on your unit project

Objective(s): Watch the film version of Animal Farm. SWBAT compare and contrast the film version of the novel Animal Farm and make distinctions between the two versions. Bell Ringer: BR Worksheet Class Activities: Homework:
 * Thursday, April 11, 2013 - Animal Farm **
 * Watch film
 * Work on your unit project

Objective(s): Watch the film version of Animal Farm. SWBAT compare and contrast the film version of the novel Animal Farm and make distinctions between the two versions.
 * Friday, April 12, 2013 - Animal Farm **
 * Bell Ringer: BR Worksheet
 * Class Activities:
 * Watch film
 * Homework:
 * Work on your unit project

1. Who was Old Major and why did he wish to speak to the other farm animals after Mr. Jones went to bed? 2. What was the term Major chose to address the other animals as? 3. What does Major believe to be the source of all the animals’ problems? 4. What idea is presented as the solution to their problems? Vocabulary: Cannibalism cryptic gambolignominious indefatigable parasitical
 * Monday, March 18 Homework – Chapter 1 Questions: (Keep all of the following questions for the book together) **

1. Name the three pre-eminent pigs on the farm and their main characteristics. 2. What was the name given to the school of thought, which the three pigs had turned Major’s teachings into? 3. What was the situation which caused the beginning of the rebellion earlier than expected? 4. What did the animals decide to do with the farmhouse where Mr. Jones lived? 5. What was the final, and perhaps most important, of the seven commandments? Vocabulary: Vivacious lithograph expounded tormentors principles trotters
 * Tuesday, March 19 Homework – Chapter 2 Questions: **

1. Why was it that the animals worked as hard now as they did before the rebellion, and yet there was no stealing or quarreling as there used to be? 2. Which type of animal quickly became recognized as the most natural leader? 3. How were the pigs able to persuade the other animals that they should get all the milk and apples, instead of sharing them equally amongst all the animals? Vocabulary: Whelp edacute indefatigable parasitical literate cockerels maxim
 * Wednesday, March 20 Homework – Chapter 3 Questions: **

Thursday, March 21 Homework – Chapter 4 Questions: How did animals on the other farms react to the rebellion on Animal Farm? For what reason was Snowball awarded a medal after the Battle of the Cowshed? Vocabulary: Julius Caesar’s campaign shrewd contemptible impromptu posthumously

Friday, March 22 Homework (Spring Break) - Chapter 5 Questions: What happened to Mollie after she was accused of being friendly with the men on the neighboring farm? How did Napoleon and Snowball differ in their ideas about running the farm? What were the two issues that the animals had to decide between when it came time to vote to have a windmill or not? What freedom, or privilege, did Napoleon take away from the other animals after his dogs chased Snowball off the farm? Why did the animals accept Squealer’s explanation for Napoleon’s change of mind about the windmill without any questions? Vocabulary: Conjured publican manifest disinterred factions silage eloquence

Monday, April 1 Homework - Chapter 6 Questions: How were the animals rewarded for their hard labor? Why had Napoleon decided to engage in trade with other farms in the area? How did Squealer convince the animals that no rule against trade with the humans had ever existed? How had the rule, about animals sleeping in beds change, when the pigs moved into the farmhouse? Who did Napoleon blame for the destruction of the windmill? Vocabulary: Grudged quarry superintendence indignation Tuesday, April 2 Homework - Chapter 7 Questions: Why was it important for the animals to conceal their food shortages from the outside world? How was Napoleon able to convince the other animals that Snowball was a total traitor? Which animal did Napoleon’s dogs attack without warning? Why was the slaughter of the animals, who confessed to being traitors especially horrifying to the other animals? Why did Napoleon ban the singing of “Beasts of England”? Vocabulary: Pretest pervading pullets categorically

How had Napoleon further set himself apart from the other animals? Why were the animals especially afraid of Mr. Frederick from Pinchfield farm? Who did Napoleon sell the farm’s excess wood to? In what three ways did Mr. Frederick prove himself to be an enemy of the animals? What did the pigs discover in the basement of the farmhouse after the Battle of the Windmill? Vocabulary: Impend gamboled fortnight machinations skulking unscathed
 * Wednesday, April 3 Homework – Chapter 8 Questions: **

Why did the animals believe that, in spite of the hard work and little food, life was better for them now than when Jones was master of the farm? How did Napoleon trick the animals into forgetting how hard life was for them? What was the cruel trick played on Boxer when he fell ill and needed the help of his fellow animals the most? Vocabulary: Superannuated complicity wafted contemptuously lamented
 * Thursday, April 4 Homework – Chapter 9 Questions: **

Several years after the animals began running Animal Farm, they worked just as hard as they had at the beginning. What did Napoleon declare to be better than the comfortable stalls and three day work wee they had all been promised at the beginning? What had the pigs learned to do which made them even more like man and less like animals? Why did the animals have further reason to fear the pigs? What did the animals discover when they peeked in the farmhouse window and watched the men and the pigs arguing over a card game
 * Friday, April 5 Homework – Chapter 10 Questions: **


 * Animal Farm Chapter Project -**