Failure to Conform

"It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation."--Herman Melville

Why would George Orwell (dis)agree with Melville, based on his purpose for writing "Animal Farm"? Give two examples from the novel to support your answer.

"From man to pig, from pig to man..."

In what ways are people like the pigs on Animal Farm? Give two examples that show how people have the same traits.

"Four legs good, two legs better!"

Finish reading the book.


Explain what the NEW Commandment means. What lesson does its creation teach us? Give an example from the chapter to support your answer.

"Violence"

Read Maya Angelou's essay "Violence."
After a close reading, explain in a paragraph the speaker's tone toward the subject and those who disagree with her. Give an example of both.

"All Hail Comrade Napoleon!"

Finish reading Chapter 9. Complete the Constructed Response on the handout: How does Orwell use satire to attack totalitarianism in Animal Farm? Give two examples from Chapter 9 to support your response.

Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy

In what ways are the animals on the farm becoming more like humans? Give three examples from the novel so far.

"Serves You Right"

Read Chapter 8.

What are Squealer's comments about food percentages and "victory", and what is he caught doing at the end of the chapter?
How do they support his role as "minister of propaganda"?

Slaughter...

Read Chapter 7. Research and explain how Napoleon's Dogs are an allusion to the Secret Police (KGB). Give at least three (3) details that explain their similarities.

WebQuest!

With your partner, research general background information and information specific to the person/place you were assigned.

}You and your partner will create a POWERPOINT or a PREZI [login on the board] that should:

}identify the who/what the person is, his or its characteristics and purpose;

}include five major facts and/or dates;

}Explain how the character or place is an allusion in the novel and the purpose;

}Include two (2) images.

 Information can be found in the following places:

Read about the characters' backgrounds here. This site also has good character information.

Read about the Russian Revolution here. 

Information about Joseph Stalin can be found at this site, and his Five-Year Plans at this one.

For information about Leon Trotsky, go here, and here. 
Ministry of Propaganda (Pravda) information can be found at this site, and also  here.

To look up information about  Czar Nicholas II, click here.

Good luck!

"Know Your Limits"

Today we learned about propaganda. Find an example of propaganda (an article, song, advertisement, video, etc.) and bring it in or describe it. Explain how it influences people's opinions and beliefs and what makes it (potentially) dangerous.

Progress reports will be given tomorrow!

Windmill of Lies

How does Napoleon use the destruction of the Windmill to control the animals? Why? Explain with two examples.

"Long Live Animal Farm!"???

Finish reading Chapter 6.

A divide on Animal Farm begins with Mollie's disappearance and continues with the pigs' abuse of power.

Explain the ways this affects the morale on the farm. give at least one example to support your answer.

"Where's Mollie?"

Read Chapter 5. Explain the cause-and-effect relationship of Mollie's disappearance. Why do you think she disappeared? What do you think will happen as a result of her disappearance? Give two examples.