Friday

The goal for today is to finish Act 1 and to look up your new vocabulary words (if I haven't given them to you).

 
Study Questions:

Scene 4

1. In scene 4, what is Hamlet talking about in lines 13-38?

2. Why doesn’t Horatio want Hamlet to follow the ghost?

Scene 5

1. What does the ghost say to Hamlet—1) about why he walks the night  2) about Claudius and murder  3) about the Queen and the serpent  4) How he died

      2.  Why does Hamlet want to put on an "antic disposition"?




      3.  Why is Act 1 Scene 5 the inciting event of the play?





Summary the entire of Act 1. 


Hamlet Vocabulary:

1)    Countenance

      2)    Perilous

      3)    Sullied

      4)    Apparition

      5)    Portentous

      6)    Calumnious

      7)    Prodigal

      8)    Discourse

     

      9)    Canon

      10) Imminent

FINAL

ESSAY QUESTIONS FOR THE FINAL

(2 pages)

1) Prompt - In 1984 the protagonist, Winston, attempts to “stay human” in the face of a

dehumanizing, totalitarian regime. How does the governing body in 1984 exploit certain tendencies, weaknesses and even strengths that human beings possess in order to, ironically, control and dehumanize humankind? Based on Winston’s fate, what is Orwell ultimately arguing (advocating, criticizing and/or warning against)?

2)  compare 1984 to A BRAVE NEW WORLD by either theme, character, or symbol.  Make sure you have detailed examples to back up your ideas. 

3) The novel, indirectly and perhaps without the author even intending it, makes some powerful statements about the roles (or potential roles) of women in society.  Write an essay in which you explore the role of women in the novel and what the significance of your observations might be.

4) Write an essay in which you explain whether or not Winston is a hero.  Explain your answer with a thorough definition of what a hero is and specific examples that demonstrate how Winston does or does not match the definition

5) Write an essay in which you explore HOW (examples) and WHY (what your examples prove) Orwell uses symbolism in 1984.

5/5     Zoom Class at 11 am

5/6      All late work must be submitted by 4 pm

5/7     Zoom Class at 11 am to discuss Essay Progress
5/12   Zoom Class at 11 am to discuss Essay Progress
5/13   Final Essays are due by 4 pm

 

Analytical Essay Rubric

	4	3	2	1
Thesis, opening paragraph.	Student takes a clear position on the prompt/topic.  Thesis Statement is defensible.  Hook and thesis statement link.  Order of development is present and sets up how the thesis will be investigated.  Thesis connects prompt to the text as a whole.	Student has a clear and defensible thesis statement. Thesis connects prompt to the text as a whole. Essay contains a hook.	Thesis statement is attempted, But – maybe not be defendable.  May not be clear.  May be wordy. May not connect to the text as a whole.	There is no recognizable thesis statement. Or there may be multiple thesis statements.
Use of Evidence	Evidence is introduced and relevant to the thesis and analysis is thorough makes clear how the evidence connects to and defends the thesis.  Evidence is properly cited. (3-4 pieces of evidence per point)	Evidence is introduced and relevant to the thesis.  The analysis makes connection between evidence and thesis, but the quality and/or quantity is inconsistent.  Evidence is cited. (2 pieces of evidence per point)	Evidence is relevant to the thesis and there is some analysis attempted, but the analysis may be taken out of context, misinterpreted, or oversimplified.  (2 pieces of evidence per point)	Evidence is attempted, but may not defend thesis or there is no connection made between evidence and the thesis.  No direct quotation, or citations.
Sophistication of Writing	Use of prose style that is especially vivid.  Student uses rhetorical strategies such as parallel structure.  Varied syntax.  High level vocabulary.   Language consistent for an academic essay.	Student uses varied syntax.  Some high level vocabulary present.  Prose style is engaging.  Language consistent for an academic essay.	Student attempts varied syntax.  Vocabulary might be simplistic or repetitious.  Prose style is sometimes engaging but might be repetitious of ideas.  Language may not be consistent for an academic essay	Wordy, repetitious.  Vocabulary might be repetitious or the use of “to be” verbs may be overused.  Not engaging.
Grammar	No Errors	1-3 errors that do not distract from reading.	More than 3 errors, or the errors present distract from reading.	Many errors.  Errors seriously distract from the reading of the text.
Conclusion	Restates thesis, summarizes information, returns to the hook, leaves reader with something further to consider	Restates thesis, summarizes information, returns to hook	Attempts to summarize information or restate the thesis	Not present

Today we need to discuss chapter 6 of part 3.  Play a kahoot, and then give you some time to work on THE BLOG post for Part 3 (this is your last assignment other then the final essay).  For the BLOG you will need - a summary of what happens in part three, a list of characters, a major theme (some of you seem to be inventing themes - torture really isn't a theme - but dehumanization is), and a discuss of literary elements.

ESSAY QUESTIONS FOR THE FINAL

(2 pages)

1) Prompt - In 1984 the protagonist, Winston, attempts to “stay human” in the face of a

dehumanizing, totalitarian regime. How does the governing body in 1984 exploit certain tendencies, weaknesses and even strengths that human beings possess in order to, ironically, control and dehumanize humankind? Based on Winston’s fate, what is Orwell ultimately arguing (advocating, criticizing and/or warning against)?

2)  compare 1984 to A BRAVE NEW WORLD by either theme, character, or symbol.  Make sure you have detailed examples to back up your ideas. 

3) The novel, indirectly and perhaps without the author even intending it, makes some powerful statements about the roles (or potential roles) of women in society.  Write an essay in which you explore the role of women in the novel and what the significance of your observations might be.

4) Write an essay in which you explain whether or not Winston is a hero.  Explain your answer with a thorough definition of what a hero is and specific examples that demonstrate how Winston does or does not match the definition

5) Write an essay in which you explore HOW (examples) and WHY (what your examples prove) Orwell uses symbolism in 1984.

4/29   Part 3 chapter 6

            Flipgrid Response #8

4/30   Zoom Class at 11am

            Overview of PART 3

5/1     Finish Novel

            Blog Post #3

5/4     The Appendix: The Principles of Newspeak

5/5     Zoom Class at 11 am

5/6      All late work must be submitted by 4 pm

5/13   Final Essays are due by 4 pm

Analytical Essay Rubric

	4	3	2	1
Thesis, opening paragraph.	Student takes a clear position on the prompt/topic.  Thesis Statement is defensible.  Hook and thesis statement link.  Order of development is present and sets up how the thesis will be investigated.  Thesis connects prompt to the text as a whole.	Student has a clear and defensible thesis statement. Thesis connects prompt to the text as a whole. Essay contains a hook.	Thesis statement is attempted, But – maybe not be defendable.  May not be clear.  May be wordy. May not connect to the text as a whole.	There is no recognizable thesis statement. Or there may be multiple thesis statements.
Use of Evidence	Evidence is introduced and relevant to the thesis and analysis is thorough makes clear how the evidence connects to and defends the thesis.  Evidence is properly cited. (3-4 pieces of evidence per point)	Evidence is introduced and relevant to the thesis.  The analysis makes connection between evidence and thesis, but the quality and/or quantity is inconsistent.  Evidence is cited. (2 pieces of evidence per point)	Evidence is relevant to the thesis and there is some analysis attempted, but the analysis may be taken out of context, misinterpreted, or oversimplified.  (2 pieces of evidence per point)	Evidence is attempted, but may not defend thesis or there is no connection made between evidence and the thesis.  No direct quotation, or citations.
Sophistication of Writing	Use of prose style that is especially vivid.  Student uses rhetorical strategies such as parallel structure.  Varied syntax.  High level vocabulary.   Language consistent for an academic essay.	Student uses varied syntax.  Some high level vocabulary present.  Prose style is engaging.  Language consistent for an academic essay.	Student attempts varied syntax.  Vocabulary might be simplistic or repetitious.  Prose style is sometimes engaging but might be repetitious of ideas.  Language may not be consistent for an academic essay	Wordy, repetitious.  Vocabulary might be repetitious or the use of “to be” verbs may be overused.  Not engaging.
Grammar	No Errors	1-3 errors that do not distract from reading.	More than 3 errors, or the errors present distract from reading.	Many errors.  Errors seriously distract from the reading of the text.
Conclusion	Restates thesis, summarizes information, returns to the hook, leaves reader with something further to consider	Restates thesis, summarizes information, returns to hook	Attempts to summarize information or restate the thesis	Not present

Essay Prompts for FINAL

Today we are going to discuss Part 3 chapter 5.  Discuss your essay question final and take a quiz.

ESSAY QUESTIONS FOR THE FINAL

(2 pages)

1) Prompt - In 1984 the protagonist, Winston, attempts to “stay human” in the face of a

dehumanizing, totalitarian regime. How does the governing body in 1984 exploit certain tendencies, weaknesses and even strengths that human beings possess in order to, ironically, control and dehumanize humankind? Based on Winston’s fate, what is Orwell ultimately arguing (advocating, criticizing and/or warning against)?

2)  compare 1984 to A BRAVE NEW WORLD by either theme, character, or symbol.  Make sure you have detailed examples to back up your ideas. 

3) The novel, indirectly and perhaps without the author even intending it, makes some powerful statements about the roles (or potential roles) of women in society.  Write an essay in which you explore the role of women in the novel and what the significance of your observations might be.

4) Write an essay in which you explain whether or not Winston is a hero.  Explain your answer with a thorough definition of what a hero is and specific examples that demonstrate how Winston does or does not match the definition

5) Write an essay in which you explore HOW (examples) and WHY (what your examples prove) Orwell uses symbolism in 1984.

4/29   Part 3 chapter 6

            Flipgrid Response #8

4/30   Zoom Class at 11am

            Overview of PART 3

5/1     Finish Novel

            Blog Post #3

5/4     The Appendix: The Principles of Newspeak

5/5     Zoom Class at 11 am

5/6      All late work must be submitted by 4 pm

5/13   Final Essays are due by 4 pm

PART 3 - 1984

Today we need to discuss Part 3 chapter 3.

4/23   Zoom Class at 11am

           

4/24   Part 3 chapters 4

            Flipgrid Response #7

4/27   Part 3 chapter 5

           

4/28   Zoom Class at 11am

           

4/29   Part 3 chapter 5

            Flipgrid Response #8

4/30   Zoom Class at 11am

            Overview of PART 3

5/1     Finish Novel

            Blog Post #3

5/4     The Appendix: The Principles of Newspeak

5/5     Zoom Class at 11 am

5/6      All late work must be submitted by 4 pm

5/13   Final Essays are due by 4 pm

 Book III QUESTIONS

1. Why are the political prisoners more terrified than the common criminals?

2. Why was Ampleforth in prison?

3. What role does Winston think O’Brien has been playing?

4. According to O’Brien, why is Winston being tortured?

5. According to O’Brien, why does the Party want power?

6. Where does O’Brien think reality exists?

7. What does Winston see when he looks in the mirror?

8. At the end of Chapter III, what has Winston NOT done that O’Brien wants him to do?

9. What is in Room 101?

10. When and in what way does Winston betray Julia? Why is it significant?
.
11. Why does O’Brien say prisoners are brought to the Ministry of Love?

12. Was the Party successful in “getting inside” Winston?

13. How do Winston and Julia now feel about one another?

14. How does Winston ultimately feel about Big Brother?

15. What “victory over himself” has Winston won?  Do you think it’s a real victory?

16. What do you think the major theme of 1984 is?  Why?

Late Work

Today we need to discuss PART 3 of 1984.  Go over the final schedule, and watch the 2nd part of John Green.

So the school has come up with a late work policy. Late work will be marked down 5% per day up to 25%. All late work most be turned in by May 6th.

4/21   Zoom Class at 11 am

            Part 3 chapters 1-2

           

4/22   Part 3 chapters 3

           

4/23   Zoom Class at 11am

           

4/24   Part 3 chapters 4

            Flipgrid Response #7

4/27   Part 3 chapter 5

           

4/28   Zoom Class at 11am

           

4/29   Part 3 chapter 5

            Flipgrid Response #8

4/30   Zoom Class at 11am

            Overview of PART 3

5/1     Finish Novel

            Blog Post #3

5/4     The Appendix: The Principles of Newspeak

5/5     Zoom Class at 11 am

5/6      All late work must be submitted by 4 pm

5/13   Final Essays are due by 4 pm

 Book III QUESTIONS

1. Why are the political prisoners more terrified than the common criminals?

2. Why was Ampleforth in prison?

3. What role does Winston think O’Brien has been playing?

4. According to O’Brien, why is Winston being tortured?

5. According to O’Brien, why does the Party want power?

6. Where does O’Brien think reality exists?

7. What does Winston see when he looks in the mirror?

8. At the end of Chapter III, what has Winston NOT done that O’Brien wants him to do?

9. What is in Room 101?

10. When and in what way does Winston betray Julia? Why is it significant?
.
11. Why does O’Brien say prisoners are brought to the Ministry of Love?

12. Was the Party successful in “getting inside” Winston?

13. How do Winston and Julia now feel about one another?

14. How does Winston ultimately feel about Big Brother?

15. What “victory over himself” has Winston won?  Do you think it’s a real victory?

16. What do you think the major theme of 1984 is?  Why?

Thurday - THE THOUGHT POLICE

Today we need to discuss chapters 9-10, recap PART 2 of the novel, and discuss possible essay questions as your final. 

Here is your blog assignment for part 2:

Recap the action of Part 2.  List the major theme invovled and give three specific examples of how that theme is shown in Part 2.  Also list and explain two major symbols.

Book Two, Chapter 9

1. Why does Orwell include detailed passages from Goldstein’s Book in 1984? 

2. What three classes of people have always existed?

3. In What ways have these three classes changed? 

4. What is the purpose of war in the world of 1984? 

5. What are the two aims of the Party? 

6. What are the two problems with which the Party is concerned? 

7. Why do all three superpowers forbid their citizens from associating with foreigners? 

8. The governments of the three superpowers are alike in essence even though their forms of government have different names. Identify these similarities and explain why they exist? 

9.. What is the real "war" fought in each of the three governments? Your answer will explain the party slogan, "War is Peace." 

10. What are the aims of the three groups? 

11. What changes in the pattern occurred in the nineteenth century? 

12. How did socialism change in the twentieth century? 

13. Why are the rulers in the twentieth century better at maintaining power than earlier tyrants? 

14. What are the four ways an elite group falls from power? 

15. How does the Inner Party make certain it will not fall from power? 

16. How is a person’s class determined in the 1984 world? 

17. What is doublethink and what is its purpose to the ruling class? 

18. Why is the mutability of the past important to the ruling class?

 

Book Two, Chapter 10

1. What understanding does Winston gain about the common people?

2. What is the significance of the glass paperweight here?

4/16   Zoom Class at 11am

            Overview Discussion of PART 2

4/17   BLOG #2 (PART 2)

           

4/20   QUIZ Part 2

           

4/21   Zoom Class at 11 am

            Part 3 chapters 1-2

           

4/22   Part 3 chapters 3

           

4/23   Zoom Class at 11am

           

4/24   Part 3 chapters 4

            Flipgrid Response #7

4/27   Part 3 chapter 5

           

4/28   Zoom Class at 11am

           

4/29   Part 3 chapter 5

            Flipgrid Response #8

4/30   Zoom Class at 11am

            Overview of PART 3

5/1     Finish Novel

            Blog Post #3

ESSAY QUESTIONS FOR THE FINAL

1) Prompt - In 1984 the protagonist, Winston, attempts to “stay human” in the face of a

dehumanizing, totalitarian regime. How does the governing body in 1984 exploit certain tendencies, weaknesses and even strengths that human beings possess in order to, ironically, control and dehumanize humankind? Based on Winston’s fate, what is Orwell ultimately arguing (advocating, criticizing and/or warning against)?

2)  compare 1984 to A BRAVE NEW WORLD by either theme, character, or symbol.  Make sure you have detailed examples to back up your ideas. 

3) The novel, indirectly and perhaps without the author even intending it, makes some powerful statements about the roles (or potential roles) of women in society.  Write an essay in which you explore the role of women in the novel and what the significance of your observations might be.

4) Write an essay in which you explain whether or not Winston is a hero.  Explain your answer with a thorough definition of what a hero is and specific examples that demonstrate how Winston does or does not match the definition

5) Write an essay in which you explain whether or not Winston is a hero.  Explain your answer with a thorough definition of what a hero is and specific examples that demonstrate how Winston does or does not match the definition.

6) Write an essay in which you explore HOW (examples) and WHY (what your examples prove) Orwell uses symbolism in 1984.