WEEK 27 INTRO TO ANIMAL FARM World Literature
Dec 14, 2015
Do Now: Monday, March 9th 2015
Welcome to a 5-Day Week! At a Level 0:On your Animal Farm Pre-Reading
Vocabulary handout, copy down the definitions from the next slide.
Animal Farm Pre-Reading Vocabulary
Allegory(noun)
A story that can be interpreted to have a hidden meaning.
Education(noun)
The process of giving or receiving systematic instruction.
Power(noun)
The ability to influence the behavior of others.
Hierarchy(noun)
A system where people are ranked in order of importance. (Some people have more than others)
Distribution(noun)
The way in which things are shared out among a group of people.
Announcements!
Turn in your 145th Street text any time this week.
Take home your poster boards!ANIMAL FARM UNIT STARTS TODAY!
Vocab & Concepts Quiz on Friday
Animal Farm Unit
8 Week UnitReading HabitsThesis Paper WritingHistorical Connections 11th Grade Prep!
Allegory
A story that has a hidden meaning. Characters, setting, plot represent or
symbolize something else below the surface.
George Orwell
Read the article about George Orwell and the ‘Writing of Animal Farm’ with your shoulder partner.
Stop and jot when asked to!
We will compare facts at the end.
Homework
Complete the definitions (IN YOUR OWN WORDS) for the Pre-Reading Animal Farm Vocabulary.
Use outside resources if you need to! (Internet, dictionary, Chrome books during study group/after school).
We will be using your definitions for tomorrow’s Do Now.
Do Now: Tuesday, March 10th 2015
In the Do Now section of your World Literature Notebook: Copy down your
explanations of the vocabulary from last night’s homework. Don’t write them in order!
When directed, trade with your shoulder partner. Try to match the vocabulary word to your partner’s definition.
Club goin’ up
Animal Assignments
Look at your Animal Assignment
Keep this card! We will be using these throughout the unit…
Objective
SWBAT identify the major characters of Animal Farm.
SWBAT characterize the major characters of Animal Farm with precise adjectives.
What makes a MAJOR CHARACTER?
Major characters are characters who are central to the PLOT of a story.
Major characters are involved in the conflict and resolution of a story.
Major Characters of Animal Farm
NAPOLEON SNOWBALL BOXER SQUEALER MAJOR THE DOGS (Jessie,
Bluebell, Pincher)MOSES MOLLIE BENJAMIN MR. JONES
Major Characters Jigsaw
In your groups:Research your Animal Farm Major
Character.Give three important facts about your
character. List two precise adjectives that
describe your character. Create a Google Slide to present!
Major Characters Jigsaw
On a brand new page in your World Literature Notebook
Title “Major Characters of Animal Farm”
Take notes for each character while your classmates present!
Homework
On a separate notebook page:Create a 10 question matching quiz for
the Major Characters of Animal Farm.
A. Snowball ___This horse does not like to work.
B. Mollie ____This raven talks about a place called Sugar Candy
Mountain
C. Moses ____This pig is one of the animals in charge.
Do Now: Wednesday, March 11th 2015
Animal Farm Pre-Reading Vocabulary Listen while Ms. VB & Ms. Mann read the
definitions. Write down the vocabulary word from this
week’s list that matches the definition. SPELLING COUNTS!
Objective
SWBAT identify and describe what an allegory is.
SWBAT create a mini-allegory to represent Muchin.
While you watch the video…
Look for the moral or lesson. Who could the grasshopper and the ant be
representing?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxjNXlbVNXs
Allegory
A story that can be interpreted to have a hidden meaning.
Similar to fables and folk tales Personification of animals to represent people.
Involves a moral, or lesson. Usually political
Why do authors use allegory?
It is an extended metaphor; some of the best learning happens when we recognize similarities and differences.
Allegories often take a complicated idea and simplify it with kid-friendly characters and setting.
It’s hard to miss the point of an allegory.
Time to Write!
Think of a lesson or moral you want to teach an incoming freshmen about Muchin.
Create an allegory to teach your lesson/moral.
Ms. VB/Ms. Mann example
Do Now: Thursday, March 12th 2015
Answer the following question in the Do Now section of your World Literature notebook:
True or False: The world would be a better place without education. WHY?