World Literature

March 30, 2015

Do Now: Monday, March 30th 2015

• On your Animal Farm Chapter 3 & 4 Vocabulary handout:

oCopy down the definitions for the Chapter 3 Vocabulary words from the next slide.

• Have your “What is the most important of the Seven Commandments?” writing on your desk!

Animal Farm Chapter 3 Vocabulary

WORD DEFINITION

Acute (28) Intense, Highly Developed, Sharp

Parasitical (28)Living in/on another host organism, causing it harm; living off the generosity of others without doing anything in return

Obstinate (30)Stubborn; determined not to agree with other people’s wishes or accept their suggestions; unwilling to change

Cryptic (30) Having meaning that is hidden or mysterious

Indefatigable (32) Never showing any sign of getting tired; tireless

Objective• SWBAT read Animal Farm Chapter 3

GOOD READERS…• Can sit down and read anytime,

anywhere. • Read with a purpose! • Make sure they understand what

they are reading…

GOOD READERS…• Time & Place: World Literature

classroom• Purpose: to comprehend the most

important ideas and events of Animal Farm Chapter 3

Assignment• As you are reading with your partner or groups,

complete the Double Entry Journal handout.

• Additionally, take notes or annotate to further your understanding.

Teacher Main Points of Animal Farm Chapter 3• The animals have to complete their first harvest by

themselves.• The pigs don’t actually work; they just supervise• The animals are happy • Boxer is admired – his motto is “I will work harder!”• Napoleon & Snowball never agree in the debates• The pigs have created a headquarters for

themselves• Reading and writing classes are given to the

animals – all of the animals can read or write to some degree

Teacher Main Points of Animal Farm Chapter 3• Pigs can read an write perfectly, dogs pretty well,

Boxer and Mollie kind of, some farm animals can’t get past the letter ‘A’

• The commandments are shortened to “Two legs bad, four legs good.”

• Napoleon takes the puppies and makes himself responsible for their education.

• The milk has been put into the pigs’ mash – Squealer explains it is for the Common Good

Exit Ticket• Write a summary of chapter 3.

• PACW: 5 points

Homework • Animal Farm Chapter 3 & 4 Vocabulary worksheet

(due Wednesday)

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

SSR!

Animal Farm Chapter 4 Vocabulary

Contemptible (39) Deserving to be treated with scorn; despicable

Irrepressible (40) Not able to be controlled

Ignominious (42) Shameful; disgraceful

Impromptu (43) Spontaneous; without preparation

Posthumously (44) After someone’s death

Objective•SWBAT read and develop a purpose for Animal Farm Chapter 4oWhole Class to Partner readoTake notes and complete DEDs while we read!

Exit Ticket• Make a claim:oWhat was the purpose of Chapter

4?

oSupport your claim with 5 major points or events from Animal Farm Chapter 4!

Homework• Chapter 3 and 4 Vocabulary Handout due!

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

• Trade and Grade Vocab Homework.

• HW: 10 points!

Objectives• SWBAT debate themes from chapter 3 and 4

Animal Farm.

Animal Farm Anticipation Guide

• Complete the Animal Farm Chapter 3 & 4 Statements. Use evidence from the text to support your thinking.

• Follow directions or face the consequences!

SPEED DATING• Number off by 1’s and 2’s

• 1’s are AGREE• 2’s are DISAGREE

• For each statement on the Animal Farm Chapter 3 & 4 guide, you need evidence from the text to support your viewpoint (You may need to change your answers!)

SPEED DATING• 1’s will sit on the outside of the circle.• 2’s will sit on the inside.

• 1 round = 1 question to debate with your speed date partner

• Each round is 3 minutes!

Reflection• Write a 1 page reflection on the topics discuss

today. What did you agree with? Strongly Disagree with? Who or what idea challenged your thinking?

Homework• Spring Break Homework?