Monday, December 19, 2011

Tuesday, December 20

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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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?

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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

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