Wednesday, February 17, 2016




    Animal Farm (3) Directions: select only 1 level to work on. 

    Emerging (1) - what is propaganda? Give examples of it today or throughout history.

    Proficient (2) - Give examples of propaganda in the book Animal Farm. You may list.

    Mastery (3-4) - Why/how is propaganda so effective? When is it used and why in the real world?
                           How does Squealer use propaganda to spread Animalism and convince the animals that
                           they are being treated fairly?

Friday, January 29, 2016

Animal Farm (2)

Chp 6-10
WHST.4 (Writing clear, coherent, organized, & w/purpose)
 W.9 (Use of evidence)
 Mastery - Writing has minimal errors (which does not obstruct meaning), has a clear thesis/position    and is supported by evidence. Transitional words/phrases used to move from one idea to another.

a.   Speculate – which form of government does Jones represent? What form of government do you think the animals of Animal Farm have or will create? Provide evidence from book and class. Use evidence such as quotes and characters from the book to support your answer. Keep in mind:
                                                            i.      Who is in charge?
                                                         ii.      How did they get in charge?
                                                      iii.      What is the role of all of the animals on this “government”.

                                                       iv.      If you are having trouble with this question you haven’t read enough. Keep reading and hand in this work next class.
   Respond to 2 others

Monday, January 18, 2016


Animal Farm

Chp 1-5
WHST.4 (Writing clear, coherent, organized, & w/purpose)
 W.9 (Use of evidence)
 Mastery - Writing has minimal errors (which does not obstruct meaning), has a clear thesis/position    and is supported by evidence. Transitional words/phrases used to move from one idea to another.

  Give a quote that you believe helps to support the main idea of the beginning of the novel. Explain the quote and how it supports the main idea.

  Then respond to 2 other people about their quote. Make sure your response is spell checked and professional.