2. January 4, 2016

3. Do Now  Free-write about your Christmas Break Vacation for 7 minutes!

4. Objectives  SWBAT Use a colon to introduce an example or elaboration.  SWBAT Use a semicolon to link closely related independent clauses.  CCRS: PUN 604, PUN 702

5. REVIEW  Turn and Talk with your shoulder partner about any usages of colons and semicolons that you remember from last year.  Create an example for each rule that you remember.  2 minutes!

6. Colons Colons ( : ) are used:  Before a list of words, phrases or clauses. In front of him were the following: mince pies, holly and other delicious delights. In this example the items in the list are separated by commas.

7. Colons A colon is also used in a glossary between a word and its definition. In this example, the colon preludes a further explanation of something. Connective: a word used to join two parts of a sentence. Adjective: a word which describes a noun.

8. Semi-colons Semi-colons can be used to join clauses in a sentence. Sometimes they take the place of connectives. John liked jelly and Sam just loved ice cream. This sentence could be written: John liked jelly; Sam just loved ice cream. It was a dark night and the moon hid behind a cloud. It was a dark night; the moon hid behind a cloud.

9. Semi-colons If the items in the list are longer than one or two words separate them with a semi-colon. The attractions of the park included: a new roundabout; a short pony ride; a long slide and an ice-cream stall.

10. Question???  What is another common example of semicolons being used in a list?  Listing of city and states.  Over Christmas Break I travelled to the following places: Miami, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Los Angeles, California.  OR…  I travelled to Miami, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Los Angeles, California.

11. Recap Colons:  introduce a list;  link two clauses, when the second one gives more information about the first. Semi-colons:  Separate longer items in a series.  link two clauses which are closely related.  Act as connectives between two clauses of equal weight.

12. Practice  Complete the handout.

13. Exit Ticket  Complete the Grammar Handout.  CW Grade: 10 points

14. Homework  Write 10 sentences using colons and semicolons. ( 5 each)  Sentences can be about anything you want!

15. Tuesday, January 5, 2016  Silent Sustained Reading (20 minutes)

16. Objectives  SWBAT describe George Orwell and his purposes of writing Animal Farm.  CCRS: CLR 603 Draw subtle logical conclusions in more challenging passages.

17. Do Now  At a Level 0:  On your Animal Farm Pre-Reading Vocabulary handout, copy down the definitions from the next slide.

18. Animal Farm Pre-Reading Vocabulary Allegory (noun) A story that can be interpreted to have a hidden meaning. Education (noun) The process of giving or receiving systematic instruction. Power (noun) The ability to influence the behavior of others. Hierarchy (noun) A system where people are ranked in order of importance. (Some people have more than others) Distribution (noun) The way in which things are shared out among a group of people.

19. Animal Farm Unit

20. Allegory  A story that has a hidden meaning.  Characters, setting, plot represent or symbolize something else below the surface.

21. Education  A system in society of how people are formally educated.

22. Power  The ability to influence others to do things.  Who has power? How do they get power?

23. Hierarchy

24. Distribution  The act of giving things out.

25. George Orwell  Read the article about George Orwell and the ‘Writing of Animal Farm’ with your shoulder partner.  Stop and jot when asked to!  We will compare facts at the end.

26. Exit Ticket  Write 2 things that you have learned about Orwell. What might his purpose be in writing Animal Farm? What might you expect to gain from reading the text? Use 2 colons and semicolons. (1 each)

27. Homework  None Today

28. Wednesday, January 6, 2016  Complete the Grammar Handout

29. Objectives  SWBAT Explain the primary causes of the Russian Revolution.  SWBAT identify and describe Karl Marx, Joseph Stalin, Leon Trotsky, Socialism/Communism, the Proletariat, and the Bourgeoisie. CCRS: CLR 603 Draw subtle logical conclusions in more challenging passages.

30. Russian Revolution  As a class, we will read and annotate the handout.

31. Russian Revolution  We will watch a 10 minute video explaining a bit about the Russian Revolution. WARNING: The video is CORNY, but I guarantee you will have a better understanding of the RR and the purpose of Animal Farm.  As we are watching, jot down at least two things you find interesting.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eed_ ppSJdlI

32. Exit Ticket  On a sheet of paper do the following: explain the primary causes of the Russian Revolution AND identify and describe Karl Marx, Joseph Stalin, Leon Trotsky, Socialism/Communism, the Proletariat, and the Bourgeoisie.  Use at least 3 semicolons and colons.  You should use your own words. Do not copy directly from your handout!!!!

33. Homework  Complete Chapter 1 Vocabulary.

34. Thursday, January 7, 2016  SSR (20 minutes)

35. Objectives  SWBAT Discuss the concepts of 'Education' and 'Power‘.

36. Animal Farm Anticipation Guide  Complete the Animal Farm Anticipation Guide.

37. 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 Anticipation Guide, you will research an example that illustrates your viewpoint. (You may need to change your Do Now answers!)

38. 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!

39. End of Class – Highlight Reel  On a half sheet: What are three highlights from the discussions you had with your classmates on the concepts of Education and Power today? Who challenged your thinking? How? CWPA Grade: 10 points

40. Homework  Study for semicolon, colon, and other punctuations quiz.

41. Do Now: Friday, January 8 2016 Grammar Quiz. When finished, begin reading Animal Farm Chapter 1. CCRS: CLR 603 Draw subtle logical conclusions in more challenging passages.

42. Homework  Finish Reading chapter 1.