Objective: SWBAT explain how the language of NEWSPEAK is used as a propaganda device to control society.
Do-Now: How does Winston’s creation of Comrade Ogilvy represent propaganda?
Today: 1) Class will go over Chapter #4 questions. Class will review the examples of propaganda they have seen so far in the book.
2) Class will begin reading Chapter #5, discussing how NEWSPEAK is used as a propaganda device to control society.
Read Chapter #5 Online HERE
3) In groups, students will finish reading Chapter #5. How does the adjustment in chocolate rations represent propaganda?
Exit Slip: Explain how NEWSPEAK is designed to prevent society from rebelling.
Homework: Complete Chapter #5 Questions
Monday, December 19, 2011
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 Slip: How does Winston’s creation of Comrade Ogilvy represent propaganda?
Homework: Finish reading Chapter #4 and complete Chapter #4 questions.
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 Slip: How does Winston’s creation of Comrade Ogilvy represent propaganda?
Homework: Finish reading Chapter #4 and complete Chapter #4 questions.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Friday, December 16
Objective: SWBAT identify at least TWO symbols in a character’s dream and explain what these symbols represent. SWBAT find at least ONE example of propaganda in Chapter #3 of 1984.
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) Class will go over the answers to Chapter #2 questions. Class will review symbolism.
2) Class will begin reading Chapter #3. What are the symbols present in Winston’s dream? What does each symbol represent?
3) In groups, students will finish reading Chapter #3, looking for an example of propaganda. Students will complete questions 6-10 on the Chapter 2+3 Worksheet.
READ CHAPTER #3 ONLINE HERE
Exit Slip: Recall the two symbols from Winston’s dream. What did each of these symbols represent?
Homework: Final Copy of Essay Due Monday, December 19
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) Class will go over the answers to Chapter #2 questions. Class will review symbolism.
2) Class will begin reading Chapter #3. What are the symbols present in Winston’s dream? What does each symbol represent?
3) In groups, students will finish reading Chapter #3, looking for an example of propaganda. Students will complete questions 6-10 on the Chapter 2+3 Worksheet.
READ CHAPTER #3 ONLINE HERE
Exit Slip: Recall the two symbols from Winston’s dream. What did each of these symbols represent?
Homework: Final Copy of Essay Due Monday, December 19
Monday, December 12, 2011
Thursday, December 15
Objective: SWBAT find at least THREE examples of propaganda in the first chapter of “1984” and explain which type of propaganda each of them represents.
Do-Now: Describe the world Winston is living in in 1984. How is it similar to the world we live in today? How is it different?
Today: 1) Review propaganda, euphemism, and dystopia
2) Finish reading Chapter #1 and complete Chapter #1 Questions.
3) Read Chapter #2 and complete questions #1-5 on Chapter 2+3 Worksheet.
READ CHAPTER #1 of 1984 HERE
Read Chapter #2 Online HERE
Exit Slip: List THREE examples of propaganda found in Chapter #1.
Homework: Edit/Revise Analytical Essay. Final copy due Monday, December 19.
Do-Now: Describe the world Winston is living in in 1984. How is it similar to the world we live in today? How is it different?
Today: 1) Review propaganda, euphemism, and dystopia
2) Finish reading Chapter #1 and complete Chapter #1 Questions.
3) Read Chapter #2 and complete questions #1-5 on Chapter 2+3 Worksheet.
READ CHAPTER #1 of 1984 HERE
Read Chapter #2 Online HERE
Exit Slip: List THREE examples of propaganda found in Chapter #1.
Homework: Edit/Revise Analytical Essay. Final copy due Monday, December 19.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Monday, December 12
Objective: SWBAT find at least THREE examples of propaganda in the first chapter of “1984” and explain which type of propaganda each of them represents.
Do-Now: How would you feel if you were monitored by cameras 24 hours a day (even in your own home?) What might it feel like to not have any privacy?
Today: 1) Note-taking: Propaganda, Euphemism, Dystopia
Propaganda: information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, nation, etc.
Euphemism: substituting a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one that is harsh, offensive, or blunt
Dystopia: a society which controls its people in an attempt to create a utopia (a perfect world), resulting in its people being miserable, brainwashed, or oppressed.
2) Class will begin reading Chapter #1 of 1984. How are the maxims presented in the first chapter representative of propaganda?
CLICK HERE TO READ 1984 ONLINE
3) In groups, finish reading Chapter #1 and complete questions for Chapter #1.
Exit Slip: List THREE examples of propaganda found in Chapter #1.
Homework: Edit/Revise Analytical Essay. Final copy due Monday, December 19
Do-Now: How would you feel if you were monitored by cameras 24 hours a day (even in your own home?) What might it feel like to not have any privacy?
Today: 1) Note-taking: Propaganda, Euphemism, Dystopia
Propaganda: information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, nation, etc.
Euphemism: substituting a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one that is harsh, offensive, or blunt
Dystopia: a society which controls its people in an attempt to create a utopia (a perfect world), resulting in its people being miserable, brainwashed, or oppressed.
2) Class will begin reading Chapter #1 of 1984. How are the maxims presented in the first chapter representative of propaganda?
CLICK HERE TO READ 1984 ONLINE
3) In groups, finish reading Chapter #1 and complete questions for Chapter #1.
Exit Slip: List THREE examples of propaganda found in Chapter #1.
Homework: Edit/Revise Analytical Essay. Final copy due Monday, December 19
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Friday, December 9
Objective: SWBAT compose and edit a five-paragraph essay analyzing the effectiveness of three texts focused on the rights of women.
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) Vocabulary Quiz #3
2) Students will finish filling out the outlines for their essays and begin work on their essay rough drafts, making sure to write their essays double-spaced to allow for editing.
Exit Slip: Rate Yourself: On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you in your ability to write this essay? Explain the rating you give yourself.
Homework: Finish your essay rough copy
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) Vocabulary Quiz #3
2) Students will finish filling out the outlines for their essays and begin work on their essay rough drafts, making sure to write their essays double-spaced to allow for editing.
Exit Slip: Rate Yourself: On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you in your ability to write this essay? Explain the rating you give yourself.
Homework: Finish your essay rough copy
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Thursday, December 8
Objective: SWBAT compose and edit a five-paragraph essay analyzing the effectiveness of three texts focused on the rights of women.
Do-Now: Vocabulary Practice: Answer the questions under the heading "Vocabulary Development" on pg. 644 in your textbook. Tomorrow's quiz will be formatted the same way.
Today: 1) Go over Vocabulary Practice
2) Grammar Lesson: Subject/Verb Agreement: Pg. 645 Practice #1-5
3) Class will read Thinking Critically question #6 and discuss its use as a topic for an analytical essay.
4) Class will begin filling out the outlines for their essays.
Exit Slip: Which writer do you feel makes the strongest argument for women’s rights? Why?
Homework: Study for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz
Do-Now: Vocabulary Practice: Answer the questions under the heading "Vocabulary Development" on pg. 644 in your textbook. Tomorrow's quiz will be formatted the same way.
Today: 1) Go over Vocabulary Practice
2) Grammar Lesson: Subject/Verb Agreement: Pg. 645 Practice #1-5
3) Class will read Thinking Critically question #6 and discuss its use as a topic for an analytical essay.
4) Class will begin filling out the outlines for their essays.
Exit Slip: Which writer do you feel makes the strongest argument for women’s rights? Why?
Homework: Study for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz
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