Monday: Check Socratic statement HW (10 points); discuss final due dates; explain final project options
Tuesday: FINAL TEST on Animal Farm; 72 points; notes may be used
Wednesday: THREE Socratic paragraphs due (typed, double spaced, proper heading); 30 points (10 points each)
Thursday: Student-led Socratic Seminar based on Socratic statements and paragraphs
Friday: Student-led Socratic Seminar based on Socratic statements and paragraphs
MONDAY, MARCH 16: FINAL PROJECTS for Animal Farm are DUE! (50 points) - Revised paragraphs (see Wednesday) DUE!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
3/2-3/13, plus information on FINAL ASSESSMENTS for Animal Farm
Hello, Periods 3, 4, and 9,
Let's finish up Animal Farm this week, shall we?
Monday - After checking HW (evidence of note-taking on Chapter 8), we will review the section of Chapter 8 that you read over the weekend. We will then finish Chapter 8 in class. Continue taking notes, as there may be quizzes throughout the week! HW - Read the first half of Chapter 9; take notes on what you read!
Tuesday - After checking HW (evidence of note-taking on Chapter 9), we will review the section of Chapter 9 that you read for homework. We will then finish this chapter in class. Continue taking notes, as there may be quizzes throughout the week! Since there will be class time remaining, you may begin Chapter 10 (the final chapter of the novel). Whatever you cannot finish in class will become homework. Again, continue taking notes!
Wednesday - We will discuss the (scary!) ending of Animal Farm and make some connections to real life situations. From here, we will discuss your final assessments: project, test, and 2-day Socratic Seminar. If time allows, you will have the chance to begin your Socratic Seminar questions and/or final projects.
Thursday - (THIRD MARKING PERIOD PROGRESS REPORTS ARE FINALIZED!) This class period will be set aside for individual student-teacher workshops/review sessions/question-answer time. While this is taking place, students will work independently on Socratic Seminar questions and/or final project options.
Friday - Today will be our class-wide review game to prepare for Monday's Animal Farm test! Come prepared with any questions and, as always, there will be at least one Secret Mystery Bonus Prize on the board. :)
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Monday - FINAL TEST: Animal Farm! Please come prepared with your notes! The test WILL take the entire class period. (Tests/Quizzes category - 35%)
Tuesday - Socratic Seminar, Day One (All questions and written responses are DUE at this time.) ALL PARCIPATION COUNTS AND WILL BE RECORDED (Tests/Quizzes category - 35%).
Wednesday - Socratic Seminar, Day Two (All written responses WILL BE COLLECTED AT THIS TIME!) ALL PARTICIPATION COUNTS AND WILL BE RECORDED (Tests/Quizzes category - 35%).
Thursday - Computer Lab: Work on final projects continues.
Friday - Computer Lab: Work on final projects continues. Final projects are DUE at the beginning of Monday's class period (3/16/09)! (Writing/Projects category - 40%)
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Next novel of study: Forged by Fire by Sharon M. Draper (This book has ALWAYS been my students' favorite novel of the year, four years running. Get ready for a great read!)
Friday, February 13, 2009
2/18, 2/19, 2/20: Computer Lab
Wednesday, February 18: Students will be in the computer lab typing final drafts of their "Battle of the Cowshed" articles. ROUGH DRAFTS ARE DUE THIS DAY AND WILL BE COUNTED AS A HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT.
Thursday, February 19: Final drafting, Day Two
Friday, February 20: Finish, print, and hand in final drafts; move on to PROPAGANDA ASSIGNMENT. See below:
Propaganda Assignment
In Animal Farm, we know that "Propaganda and Manipulation" is one of the major themes. We see how Napoleon and Squealer use these techniques frequently in their dealings with the other animals.PROPAGANDA refers to methods used to spread ideas that further a political, commercial, religious, etc. cause. It is not an idea that is limited to Orwell's novel. PROPAGANDA, or persuasion used to manipulate a reader/viewer's thoughts and emotions, is something that we deal with - consciously or unconsciously - on a regular basis.
The following are some common propaganda techniques. Please read them carefully. Be thinking about which ones apply to Animal Farm. Also, consider which ones you have experienced in real life (think of magazine ads, television commercials, etc.).
Name Calling: This technique involves attaching a negative label to a person or a thing. Rather than explain what they believe in, they prefer to try to tear their opponent down.
Transfer: In this technique, an attempt is made to transfer the prestige of a positive symbol to a person or an idea. For example, using the American flag as a backdrop for a political event might imply that the event is patriotic and in the best interest of the U.S.
Testimonial: This technique is easy to understand. It is when "big name" personalities are used to endorse a product.
Plain Folks: This technique uses a folksy approach to convince us to support someone or something. These ads depict people with ordinary looks doing ordinary activities.
Card Stacking: This term comes from stacking a deck of cards in your favor. Card stacking is used to slant a message. Key words or unfavorable statistics may be omitted in an ad or commercial, leading to a series of half-truths.
Bandwagon: The "bandwagon" approach encourages you to think that because everyone else is doing something, you should do it too, or you'll be left out.
Black and White Thinking: In this technique, only two choices are given. You are either for something or against it; there is no middle ground; there are no shades of gray.
Appeal to Emotion: Here, an emotionally-charged story is used as clear proof of something.
DIRECTIONS FOR YOUR ASSIGNMENT:
1. Open up a Word document.
2. In three short paragraphs, describe how THREE of the propaganda techniques listed above apply to Animal Farm. Make your examples as specific as possible; please include characters' names and chapter references.
3. Choose TWO of the propaganda techniques listed above and give a real life example of each. Write a short paragraph for each example.
4. Save your work to your P:drive. Then, print a copy of your work to hand in!
Thursday, February 19: Final drafting, Day Two
Friday, February 20: Finish, print, and hand in final drafts; move on to PROPAGANDA ASSIGNMENT. See below:
Propaganda Assignment
In Animal Farm, we know that "Propaganda and Manipulation" is one of the major themes. We see how Napoleon and Squealer use these techniques frequently in their dealings with the other animals.PROPAGANDA refers to methods used to spread ideas that further a political, commercial, religious, etc. cause. It is not an idea that is limited to Orwell's novel. PROPAGANDA, or persuasion used to manipulate a reader/viewer's thoughts and emotions, is something that we deal with - consciously or unconsciously - on a regular basis.
The following are some common propaganda techniques. Please read them carefully. Be thinking about which ones apply to Animal Farm. Also, consider which ones you have experienced in real life (think of magazine ads, television commercials, etc.).
Name Calling: This technique involves attaching a negative label to a person or a thing. Rather than explain what they believe in, they prefer to try to tear their opponent down.
Transfer: In this technique, an attempt is made to transfer the prestige of a positive symbol to a person or an idea. For example, using the American flag as a backdrop for a political event might imply that the event is patriotic and in the best interest of the U.S.
Testimonial: This technique is easy to understand. It is when "big name" personalities are used to endorse a product.
Plain Folks: This technique uses a folksy approach to convince us to support someone or something. These ads depict people with ordinary looks doing ordinary activities.
Card Stacking: This term comes from stacking a deck of cards in your favor. Card stacking is used to slant a message. Key words or unfavorable statistics may be omitted in an ad or commercial, leading to a series of half-truths.
Bandwagon: The "bandwagon" approach encourages you to think that because everyone else is doing something, you should do it too, or you'll be left out.
Black and White Thinking: In this technique, only two choices are given. You are either for something or against it; there is no middle ground; there are no shades of gray.
Appeal to Emotion: Here, an emotionally-charged story is used as clear proof of something.
DIRECTIONS FOR YOUR ASSIGNMENT:
1. Open up a Word document.
2. In three short paragraphs, describe how THREE of the propaganda techniques listed above apply to Animal Farm. Make your examples as specific as possible; please include characters' names and chapter references.
3. Choose TWO of the propaganda techniques listed above and give a real life example of each. Write a short paragraph for each example.
4. Save your work to your P:drive. Then, print a copy of your work to hand in!
Monday, February 9, 2009
2/9-2/13
Monday - open-notes quiz on Animal Farm PowerPoint
HW - Read Chapter Three; prepare for tomorrow's Socratic Seminar with discussion
questions (answer ONE in written form).
Tuesday - Socratic Seminar based on Chapter Three
HW - Read Chapter Four; continue to take notes.
Wednesday - Write newspaper article in class.
HW - Read Chapter Five; come up with Chapter Five quiz questions.
Thursday - Group work with quiz questions
HW - essay writing prompt (based on the concept of utopia: Is Animal Farm still a
utopia? Is it possible to have a totalitarian utopia?)
Friday - Peer revision/workshop - essays
HW - Read Chapter Six.
HW - Read Chapter Three; prepare for tomorrow's Socratic Seminar with discussion
questions (answer ONE in written form).
Tuesday - Socratic Seminar based on Chapter Three
HW - Read Chapter Four; continue to take notes.
Wednesday - Write newspaper article in class.
HW - Read Chapter Five; come up with Chapter Five quiz questions.
Thursday - Group work with quiz questions
HW - essay writing prompt (based on the concept of utopia: Is Animal Farm still a
utopia? Is it possible to have a totalitarian utopia?)
Friday - Peer revision/workshop - essays
HW - Read Chapter Six.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Beginning Monday, February 2
Hello, everybody!
Mr. Clausen will be starting Animal Farm with all sections of 9G on Monday, February 2. He is very excited to begin teaching and is looking forward to working with each of you. Let's all work together to make his first teaching experience a great one! :)
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Reminders
Hello, everyone!
*Tuesday, January 20, will be your Socratic Seminar. Please think about the seven questions I gave you last week that connect to Gamma Rays and the larger world. Jot thoughts down in your notebook so that you are prepared for and comfortable with each response. Remember: YOU are responsible for guiding the conversation; I will NOT take part in the discussion, as it is STUDENT-LED. Share your opinions, call on your classmates, relate to one another's responses, etc. This is a final opportunity for you to add points to the "Tests and Quizzes" category of your marking period averages!
*At least two days this week (Thursday and Friday) will be set aside for additional midterm review for next week's exam. Bring your study guides; bring the work that you have completed so far (topic sentences, persuasive essay introdutory paragraphs, etc.); bring your index cards; bring your questions and difficulties! Don't forget about your accountability grades! Use this time wisely!
*Tuesday, January 20, will be your Socratic Seminar. Please think about the seven questions I gave you last week that connect to Gamma Rays and the larger world. Jot thoughts down in your notebook so that you are prepared for and comfortable with each response. Remember: YOU are responsible for guiding the conversation; I will NOT take part in the discussion, as it is STUDENT-LED. Share your opinions, call on your classmates, relate to one another's responses, etc. This is a final opportunity for you to add points to the "Tests and Quizzes" category of your marking period averages!
*At least two days this week (Thursday and Friday) will be set aside for additional midterm review for next week's exam. Bring your study guides; bring the work that you have completed so far (topic sentences, persuasive essay introdutory paragraphs, etc.); bring your index cards; bring your questions and difficulties! Don't forget about your accountability grades! Use this time wisely!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Midterm Mayhem!
On Friday, January 9, you will take an open-notes quiz on the Gamma Rays PowerPoint presentation we viewed in class on Tuesday. Please make sure your notes are in order!
MIDTERM INFORMATION
**For the 2009 midterm exam schedule, please go to http://www.hpregional.org/ >> High School >> Midterm Exam Schedule.**
*On Monday, 1/5, we went over - in depth! - your midterm exam responsibilities. Your homework, between now and the midterm, is to complete the following tasks:
a. learn the sixteen literary terms and definitions (Part 1);
b. complete the example "terms in context" section (Part 2);
c. practice open-ended responses for two questions of your choosing (Part 4);
d. read the excerpt from the Elie Wiesel speech and begin preparing your four-paragraph persuasive response (Part 5).
MIDTERM INFORMATION
**For the 2009 midterm exam schedule, please go to http://www.hpregional.org/ >> High School >> Midterm Exam Schedule.**
*On Monday, 1/5, we went over - in depth! - your midterm exam responsibilities. Your homework, between now and the midterm, is to complete the following tasks:
a. learn the sixteen literary terms and definitions (Part 1);
b. complete the example "terms in context" section (Part 2);
c. practice open-ended responses for two questions of your choosing (Part 4);
d. read the excerpt from the Elie Wiesel speech and begin preparing your four-paragraph persuasive response (Part 5).
Please let me know if you have any questions about any of your exam tasks! Don't wait until the last minute to ask for help, okay?
Reminder One: Part 3 centers on quotation identification and short answer responses for Gamma Rays, the play we are reading in class between now and your exam. Take good notes as we read so you are well-prepared!
Reminder Two: You may bring one 3"x5" index card with you on the day of the exam. This card may contain FIVE (and only five) literary term definitions as well as other materials that may be helpful to you as you take your test (i.e. - topic sentences for your open-ended responses, and outline for your persuasive essay, characters' names, authors' names, titles, notes on Gamma Rays, etc.). Your index card will be collected and stapled to your exam for my review. Please use this opportunity wisely!
Happy studying!
Reminder One: Part 3 centers on quotation identification and short answer responses for Gamma Rays, the play we are reading in class between now and your exam. Take good notes as we read so you are well-prepared!
Reminder Two: You may bring one 3"x5" index card with you on the day of the exam. This card may contain FIVE (and only five) literary term definitions as well as other materials that may be helpful to you as you take your test (i.e. - topic sentences for your open-ended responses, and outline for your persuasive essay, characters' names, authors' names, titles, notes on Gamma Rays, etc.). Your index card will be collected and stapled to your exam for my review. Please use this opportunity wisely!
Happy studying!
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