2.12.10

Friday, December 3rd - Periods 5 & 6

Politics: Day 6

Do Now:    Do the pigs deserve this special privilege of eating the milk and apples?

The animals had been wondering what was happening to the milk and the apples, which were seen as special food delicacies.  We find out at the end of Chapter 3 that the pigs were taking the milk and apples all for themselves.

Critical Thinking Question: How are the pigs manipulating the other animals?  Do those in power deserve better treatment? Is everyone equal on Animal Farm?

Content: Review Chapter 3 and begin Chapter 4

Class Activities: Class reading, Hyperbole Writing, Discussion of propaganda

Homework: 1) Finish reading chapter 4.
2) If you were an animal on Animal Farm, would you be willing to risk your life for animal independence?