Sunday, December 18, 2011

Monday, December 19

Objective: SWBAT explain how propaganda is being used to alter history and, ultimately, help to control the population in Winston’s society.

Do-Now: Is it possible to erase a person out of existence or will someone always remember him/her?  Do you believe it would be possible to erase YOU out of existence?  Name a few people from history who you feel should be forgotten.

Today: 1) Class will go over questions for Chapter #3.  Class will review propaganda and how it can be used to control the masses.

2) Class will begin to read Chapter #4.  What is Winston’s job at the Ministry of Truth?  How does Winston “create” history?  How does this represent propaganda?

Read Chapter #4 of 1984 Online HERE

3) In groups, students will finish reading Chapter #4.  How does Winston’s creation of a fictional person help support the ideals of his party?

4) Students will complete questions for Chapter #4.  Class will discuss the use of propaganda in Chapter #4.

Exit SlipHow does Winston’s creation of Comrade Ogilvy represent propaganda?

Homework: Finish reading Chapter #4 and complete Chapter #4 questions.

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