Jump Off
--Please clear your desk of all but a pen or pencil.
Transition
--When you finish, please place your sheet on the floor next to your desk. Then, open your notebook and date the page in the lefthand margin (11/8/2018). Label this section of your notes "Animal Farm Film Notes (cont.)". While viewing the rest of the film version of the novella today, jot down any notes that you think might prove helpful when...
S. the C.
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--Update/Reminder: Beginning with the end in mind:
--Please clear your desk of all but a pen or pencil.
Transition
--When you finish, please place your sheet on the floor next to your desk. Then, open your notebook and date the page in the lefthand margin (11/8/2018). Label this section of your notes "Animal Farm Film Notes (cont.)". While viewing the rest of the film version of the novella today, jot down any notes that you think might prove helpful when...
- taking the multiple choice assessment about the entire novella next class
- writing your End-of-Unit Writing piece next week
- considering the essential questions that overarch our course (and, eventually, writing your End-of-Course Assignment writing piece).
S. the C.
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--Update/Reminder: Beginning with the end in mind:
UPDATED End-of-Unit Assessment Writing Prompt:
Write a text-based, grammatically sound, tightly-written response of two to three paragraphs. In your response, respond to the following question so as to reveal a theme statement (central idea) drawn from Animal Farm: What is George Orwell's "thesis" about human nature as revealed in the story he tells? Then, analyze how Orwell's characterization of at least one important character helps develop the theme statement that you crafted. Use at least three pieces of strong textual evidence spanning the entire text to support your analysis, and be sure to tie back to your claim often.
--Reminder: The essential questions that drive our course:
Why do people say what they say, do what they do, etc.? What are human beings really like? What is your "why?", and how is it related to your observations about/understanding of human nature?
--FYI: At the end of class today, you will demonstrate your "current state" with regard o the essential questions by putting a rough claim on paper for display on the south wall of the classroom.
Write a text-based, grammatically sound, tightly-written response of two to three paragraphs. In your response, respond to the following question so as to reveal a theme statement (central idea) drawn from Animal Farm: What is George Orwell's "thesis" about human nature as revealed in the story he tells? Then, analyze how Orwell's characterization of at least one important character helps develop the theme statement that you crafted. Use at least three pieces of strong textual evidence spanning the entire text to support your analysis, and be sure to tie back to your claim often.
--Reminder: The essential questions that drive our course:
Why do people say what they say, do what they do, etc.? What are human beings really like? What is your "why?", and how is it related to your observations about/understanding of human nature?
--FYI: At the end of class today, you will demonstrate your "current state" with regard o the essential questions by putting a rough claim on paper for display on the south wall of the classroom.
--agenda/HW
Film -- Hallmark Films Animal Farm (30-35 mins.)
--view the film from 0:52:00 until the end
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM TONIGHT (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 11/15 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
HW (Class Preparation/Take-Home Assessment)
--An Animal Farm multiple choice assessment will take place in class NEXT TIME (Tuesday, 11/13). The assessment aims to measure the following:
Film -- Hallmark Films Animal Farm (30-35 mins.)
--view the film from 0:52:00 until the end
- jot down notes while viewing
Closure/Looking Ahead #1 -- Take a Stand and Central Idea in Animal Farm
--Reminder: Protocol for Take a Stand:
--Reminder: Protocol for Take a Stand:
- Momentarily, I will make a debatable statement:
- If you agree with the statement, STAND UP next to your desk.
- If you strongly agree with the statement, STAND ON your desk chair.
- If you disagree with the statement, STAY SEATED in your desk chair.
- If you strongly disagree with the statement, SIT ON THE FLOOR next to your desk.
--"My" claim: People usually want power over others, and once they have power, they often manipulate those who are vulnerable and "below" them in order to stay superior and continue getting what they want.
Transition- Before deciding your position/where you stand regarding this claim, THINK about your life (interactions with your family members, teachers, coaches, bosses, friends, etc. these past few weeks; what you have seen on the news; what you have read in Animal Farm, in your free reading book, on social media, etc.; ETC. ETC. ETC.)
- Show your position (stand, sit, etc.)
- Cold-calling--students randomly selected to briefly explain their stance (no more than three sentences)
--Please pick up the following items from the front table:
--Draw a line underneath your last section of notes in your notebook. Label this section of your notes "My Current Answer to the Essential Questions". Then, thoughtfully respond to the following questions:
- a good-smelling marker or two
- a sheet of computer paper
--Draw a line underneath your last section of notes in your notebook. Label this section of your notes "My Current Answer to the Essential Questions". Then, thoughtfully respond to the following questions:
- What are your current answers to the essential questions that overarch our course? (Here is the series of related questions: Why do people say what they say, do what they do, etc.? What are human beings really like? What is your "why?", and how is it related to your observations about/understanding of human nature?) After some thought--I encourage your to look through any notes you have taken over the course of the past few weeks during our work with Animal Farm--, write your claim about human nature in your notebook. Re-read and revise your claim as necessary; then, write your claim neatly in marker on your sheet of computer paper. (Please note that if time permits, you will be invited to share your claim with me and the rest of the class! :) )
- What is your claim?
- What do you find yourself thinking about, picturing, etc. as your claim continues coming together in your mind?
- How might you support your claim?
- What would naysayers say?
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 11/15 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
HW (Class Preparation/Take-Home Assessment)
--An Animal Farm multiple choice assessment will take place in class NEXT TIME (Tuesday, 11/13). The assessment aims to measure the following:
- how well you comprehended the basic plot (as one must understand the plot before any deeper analysis can occur)
- how well you actively/purposefully read (and, maybe, re-read sections of?) the novella by...
- clarifying confusing aspects (e.g., studying diction)
- questioning the text
- determining and tracking themes
- etc. (SEE POST-IT DIRECTIONS)
- how well you engaged in our whole-group discussions of the story
- "Fair game" multiple choice questions, then, include the following (providing four options from which to choose):
- What do the pigs sell to get money to purchase whiskey?
- In Chapter 10, the author states that after the death of Boxer, "Old Benjamin was...more morose and taciturn than ever." What is the best definition of taciturn as it is used in this sentence?
- Throughout the text, what do the sheep symbolize?
--Consider viewing the following video so as to better understand Animal Farm's connection to the Russian Revolution:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGNaSgZgUAs
--Read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. You have up until early December to finish your book. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!
Miscellaneous
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)
On the backburner:
Miscellaneous
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)
On the backburner:
- Adding to "Interest Inventory" (AGAIN!)--selecting an initial research topic
