1. DLTS: 1. I CAN READ INCREASINGLY CHALLENGING TEXT. 2. I CAN EVALUATE THE AUTHOR’S USE OF PARALLEL PLOTS/SUBPLOTS 3. I CAN DISTINGUISH THE THEME OF AN INCREASINGLY CHALLENGING TEXT. 4. I CAN ANALYZE THE CONVENTIONS OF DRAMATIC LITERATURE (CHARACTERIZATION). 5. I CAN ANALYZE THE AUTHOR’S STATED OR IMPLIED PURPOSE. Friday, April 19, 2013

2. Bell Ringer/Flashback Based on what we read yesterday… 1. What kind of life were the animals living? 2. When Napoleon announced they would be doing “outside business”, how did the other animal react? 3. How did Napoleon use the memory of Snowball? 4. What happened when the hens refused to give up their eggs? 5. What happened to Boxer and what does this represent?

3. Presentations Present your 5 character symbols.  Be sure to explain why each symbol represents your character.  DLT: I can analyze the conventions of dramatic literature (characterization).

4. Read Read pages 210-212  Best actor/actress will be rewarded  DLT: I can read increasingly challenging text.

5. Partner Activity With a partner, decide who each animal/character represents in terms of the political issues.  Example: The animal guard (Jessie’s puppies) represent the secret police.  You may use your phones to look these up. Write at least a paragraph explaining Orwell’s purpose.  DLT: I can analyze the author’s stated or implied purpose.

6. Partner Activity Think about how the pigs are running the farm and the windmill controversy. (managing “employees” is difficult) With a partner, create a fictional company of your choice. Describe what your company is going to manufacture or do. (write 1 paragraph about your company) Imagine that you have 5 employees working for you. Design a work schedule (for one week)and a pay scale for your employees. Decide which of the 5 previously discussed themes, this part of the story would express and explain why. DLT: I can evaluate the author’s use of parallel plots/subplots DLT: I can distinguish the theme of an increasingly challenging text.