Do Now: In the beginning of Animal Farm, an older pig named Old Major gives a speech to the rest of the animals about his opinion of the farmer. What do you think his speech will be about?
Critical Thinking Question: How can Old Major’s complaint relate to groups of people in the real world? In Philadelphia? Who are the animals a metaphor for? Who is Mr. Jones a metaphor for?
Content: Animal Farm, Chapter 1
Class Activities: Reading and discussion, Acting out a scene, Writing about story metaphors
Homework: Finish reading Chapter 1 and Written Response: Right now, if you were an animal, would you side with Old Major or Mr. Jones? Why?
Critical Thinking Question: How can Old Major’s complaint relate to groups of people in the real world? In Philadelphia? Who are the animals a metaphor for? Who is Mr. Jones a metaphor for?
Content: Animal Farm, Chapter 1
Class Activities: Reading and discussion, Acting out a scene, Writing about story metaphors
Homework: Finish reading Chapter 1 and Written Response: Right now, if you were an animal, would you side with Old Major or Mr. Jones? Why?
