16.11.10

Tuesday, November 16th - Periods 1, 5, 6

Politics: Day 2

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: 1)  Finish reading Chapter 1
2) Written Response: Right now, if you were an animal, would you side with Old Major or Mr. Jones?  Why?