Author Archives: Amanda Lichocki

  • Continue working on satirical comic strip w/reading group
  • Due by the end of the hour, Friday!

REMINDER-FIRST HOUR ONLY-PLEASE RETURN PARENT SURVEYS BY FRIDAY!

  • Begin Satirical Comic Strip-Due Friday end of hour!
  • You will work with your reading group for Animal Farm
  • If you were absent today, speak with your group members for the assignment

  • Discuss Chapters 3 and 4 w/group, then w/class
  • Discuss circle maps of assigned characters, then explain who or what they allegorize
  • Discuss Irony and Satire
  • NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT!

  • Discuss Chapters 1 and 2 w/group then w/class
  • Bubble maps for Mr. Jones and Old Major
  • Bridge map showing allegorical match for Mr. Jones and Old Major
  • HOMEWORK-Read and write down 3-5 examples of your theme from chapters 3 and 4. Be sure to follow the proper format for your responses. Create individual bubble maps for the following characters: Boxer, Benjamin, Napoleon, Mr. Frederick, Mr. Pilkington, and Snowball.  Don’t forget the frame!

Propaganda Presentations!

Propaganda Presentations!
  • Homework-Read Animal Farm chapters 1 and 2 for your assigned theme. Make sure you have at least 3-5 examples ready for Monday! Be prepared to discuss with your group, followed by a large class discussion.
  • Make sure to explain your theme using textual evidence.
  • Each example must be directly quoted with a citation (Orwell 5).

Example-The theme “Power of Propaganda” is shown by “………………………….”(Orwell 5). This example explains the theme because……………………………..

Satire examples

1.

  • Finish Propaganda Project
  • Be ready to present on Friday!

REMINDER-Tomorrow is the field trip to Comerica Park for Math Day and the Tiger’s Game! If you are going, dress warmly! Remember to either bring a lunch or money to buy food!