December 16th (A) and 17th (B)

Journal #32:

•You may use your books to answer the following questions: (Chapter 8)

1.How often in Napoleon seen? How does he behave now?

2.How does Frederick cheat the animals?

3.What happens to the windmill?

4.What do the animals call the battle in the chapter? What decoration does Napoleon bestow upon himself?

5.List at least 3 different “names” that the animals have given to Napoleon now. 

December 12th (A) and 15th (B)

Journal #31

•You may use your books to answer the following questions: (Chapter 7)

1.What was the condition of the food production on the farm at the beginning of the chapter?

2.Which group of animals led a mini-rebellion? What did they do?

3.What animals blame their actions on Snowball? (List them and what they are guilty of.)

4.What happens to these animals? 

5.List least 3 animals or groups of animals that are 100% on Napoleon's side. 

December 10th (A), and 11th (B)

Journal #30

•You may use your books to answer the following questions: (Chapter 6)

1.Who is deemed a traitor by Napoleon, and sentenced to death?

2.What amendment was made to the rule: “no animal shall sleep in a bed”?

3.What rule would Napoleon be breaking if he decided to sell a stack of hay to a neighboring farmer?

4.How long is the work week now?

5.What actually destroys the windmill? Do we know for sure? 

December 8th (A) and 9th (B)

Journal #29:

•You may use your books to answer the following questions: (Chapters 4-5)

1.What was Snowball’s role in the Battle of Cowshed?

2.Describe the relationship between Napoleon and Snowball.

3.What topic started the division of the animals?

4.What two maxims did Boxer adopt?

5.What is life like on Animal Farm now that Napoleon is in charge? 

December 4th (A) and 5th (B)

Journal #28

1. Why do the animals dislike Moses’ story about Sugarcandy Mountain? What is it a metaphor for?

2. What events lead to the beginning of the rebellion?

3. What do the animals do after the humans are run off of the farm?

4. What were the purpose of the “committees”?

5. Why is it so significant that all the animals know how to read?

December 2nd (A) and 3rd (B)

Journal #27:

•You may use your books to answer the following questions:

1. Give at least three characteristics of Mr. Jones.

 2. How are the animals treated?

3. What are Major’s views on Man?  What should be done to Man?

4. In Major’s speech he says, “And among us animals let there be perfect unity, perfect comradeship in the struggle.  All men are enemies.  All animals are comrades”.  Is this realistic?  Are animals capable of peace while humans are not?  Explain your answers.

5. Beasts of England is a song that shows the idea of animals overthrowing Man for many generations.  In your opinion, why hasn’t any animal done anything yet?

November 21st (A) and December 1st (B)

Journal #26

•You may use the notes you took last class for this “quiz”/journal
1)Why did George Orwell write Animal Farm?
2)What is an allegory?
3)Who was Joseph Stalin?
4)What is communism? 

November 19th (A) and 20th (B)

Journal #25:

How would you define the term: “rebellion”? What does it mean to rebel? Is rebelling ever justified? Would a true hero ever rebel? Why or why not? 

November 17th (A) and 18th (B)

Journal #24

Read Elie Wiesel’s own interpretation of what a “hero” is. Then in your journal, write down at least 5 main ideas that he tries to convey during this excerpt. 

November 13th (A) and 14th (B)

Journal #23

In an interview Elie Wiesel said that he was NOT a hero, and wouldn’t ever be because of the horrible things that he thought of and considered doing while in the concentration camps.

Complete the Hero’s Journey for Elie. What parts are missing? 

November 11th (A) and 12th (B)

Journal #22: 

You may use your books (pages 85-97) to answer the following questions.

P.S. This counts as a quiz score!

1.What are the overall conditions of the march to the next camp?

2.Why can’t Zalman continue to march?

3.What is the violin so important to Juliek?

4.What is the importance of Juliek’s playing of Beethoven’s concerto?

5.How do the prisoners appease their thirst while waiting for the train to arrive? 

November 7th (A) and 10th (B)

Journal #21

To review for the District Benchmark Writing Assessment today, tell me the definitions of each of the following, and WHY they are important to an argumentative essay:

•Claim

•Warrants

•Impacts

•Counter-claim

•Rebuttal

•“Quote Bombing” 

November 5th (A) and 6th (B)

No Journal Today! 

November 3rd (A) and 4th (B)

Journal #20- JOURNALS COLLECTED TODAY!

You may use your books (pages 58-84) to answer the following questions.

P.S. This counts as a quiz score!

1.What question is “hotly debated” regarding Yom Kippur—The Day of Atonement?

2.In a better world, Elie could imagine a universe without what?

3.What is the “inheritance” Elie’s father gives to him if he does not survive the second selection?

4.What is ironic about the choice Elie and his father make concerning staying in the hospital or evacuating with the others in their unit?

5.Why is the wooden floor of the block cleaned before they leave? 

October 29th (A) and 30th (B)

Journal #19: JOURNALS WILL BE DUE NEXT CLASS!!!!!

You may use your books (pages 44-57) to answer the following questions.

P.S. This counts as a quiz score!

1.What is Elie’s first impression for the camp at Buna?

2.What excuse does Elie give to the dentist so that he won’t take his gold crown?

3.Why does Idek beat Elie’s father?

4.What is Eli’s first reaction as the beating is taking place?

5.What is the punishment Idek gives Elie for leaving the area assigned to him to work?

October 27th (A) and 28th (B)

Journal #18

You may use your books (pages 29-44) to answer the following questions.

P.S. This counts as a quiz score!

1.How is it that Elie and his father survive the first selection off the train?

2.Why does Elie thank God for the mud?

3.What advice does the Polish prisoner in charge of their barrack give them?

4.What is the significance of A-7713?

5.Is it ever okay to lie to someone? 

October 23rd (A) and 24th (B)

Journal #17

You may use your books (pages 11-28) to answer the following questions.

P.S. This counts as a quiz score!

1.Whom does Elie first begin to hate, and why?

2.What are the conditions like inside the cattle wagons?

3.What is the effect of Madame Schachter’s screams on the passengers in the cattle wagon?

4.Why do you think the reaction of Madame Schachter’s son upsets Elie so much? (Find HOW he reacts, and then answer why it disturbs Elie.)

5.What is the final destination of the cattle wagons?

October 21st (A) and 22nd (B)

Journal #16 

You may use your books (pages 3-11) to answer the following questions. 

P.S. This counts as a quiz score!

1.Describe the character of Moshe the Beadle.

2.How old is Elie at the end of 1941?

3.Describe Elie’s family.

4.Why has Moshe changed from the beginning of the story? How?

5.Why does Elie’s father not request permits to Palestine so that the family can leave Sighet?

October 15th (A) and 20th (B)

Journal #15

Write your responses to the following questions. Answers should be in FULL SENTENCES and show that you’ve really thought about your answer.

1.Would you EVER, under any circumstances, do anything to harm one of your parents or a family member?

2.Are there times when it is best to stay silent when you see something that is wrong?

3.Are people who stay around other people who commit crimes just as guilty as those who commit the crime?

4.Would you do anything in order to live? How about to help someone you love live?

5.Are there some groups of people in your country or community that are a major problem to our society? 

October 13th (A) and 14th (B)

Journal #14:

Pick ONE of the “Heroes of the Holocaust” stories that you read and complete the 5 Ws and H for that story.

Who, What, Where, When, Why, How

October 9th (A) and 10th (B)

Journal #13:

Use this time to look over the outline you’ve created for your paper. Make sure that you have found all 3 quotes that you want to use. In your journal, write your THESIS statement under the heading for this day.

(A THESIS is your opinion about which hero we’ve encountered is the most heroic, along with 3 reasons WHY. Opinion + A, B, C.) 

October 6th (A) and 7th (B)

Journal #12: 

Draw the Hero’s Journey for Jason. Be ready to discuss what parts are left out.

 

October 2nd (A) and 3rd (B)

Journal #11

Rate the following statements on a scale of 1-5; 1 is that you AGREE STRONGLY (like it’s #1), 5 is that you DISAGREE completely

•1. There's no place like home. _____

•2. Half the fun of going someplace is in getting there. _____

•3. Revenge is sweet. _____

•4. Winning isn't everything; it's how you play the game that counts. ____

•5. All's fair in love and war. ____

•6. A man's home is his castle. ____

•7. What goes around comes around. ____

•8. Good people usually get the reward they deserve. ____

•9. Real men don't show their sensitive side. ____

•10. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. ­____

•11. Most people who give gifts, want something in return. ____

•12. If mothers and wives were in charge, there would be no war. ____

•13. You should express your anger. ____

•14. I'd rather be a live coward than a dead hero. ____

•15. You shouldn't indulge freeloaders. ____

•16. Sometimes, a little deceit is necessary. ____

•17. There's a lot of truth in many superstitions. ____

September 30th (A) and October 1st (B)

No Journal- Journals passed back; check grades in Skyward.

September 26th (A) and 29th (B)

Journal #10

•Pick ONE of the myths we read from “around the world” (either Africa, British, or Norse) and complete the Hero’s Journey for the main character in that myth.

•Are ALL of the components there? (If not, write what the step is, but leave it blank.)

•Do you consider the protagonist of the story you chose to be a “true hero”? Why or why not? 

JOURNALS DUE! TURN THEM IN! 

September 24th (A) and 25th (B)

Journal #9:

•What resources are available to you in the library?

•Which search engines or programs did you use to find your 3 sources for your Fakebook assignment?

•How can you tell if a source is a “good” one?

•How easy/difficult was it for you to find information on the god or goddess you were assigned? 

1/2 of a page 

September 22nd (A) and 23rd (B)

No journal today. 

September 17th (A) and 19th (B)

Journal #8:

•List all the myths that you remember learning about—either in school or in your own reading. (Examples: Hercules, Achilles, etc.) Include as many details as you can including: characters names, plot elements, which country the myth comes from, AND where you learned it. 

September 15th (A) and 16th (B)

Journal #7- QUIZ on the hero's journey

*If you missed this class you'll need to come before or after school to make up the quiz. 

September 11th (A) and 12th (B)

Journal #6: 

•What exactly is a “hero”? What are 5 things that a hero must possess?

•Who, in your opinion, is the “ultimate hero” in literature (comic books are included)? Why?

•3/4th of a page

September 9th (A) and 10th (B)

Journal #5:

•What is the difference between a myth and a legend?

•What are examples of myths that you have heard of? (List them and at least 2 things that you remember about them.)

•What are examples of legends that you have heard of? (List them and at least 2 things that you remember about them.)

•Is folklore different from myths and legends? How?

•Why do so many people love learning about mythology?

•1 page 

September 5th (A) and 8th (B)

Journal #4:

What is the big deal about grammar? How important is it in our everyday lives?

Do you think grammar should be taught anymore? What has texting and the internet done to grammar?

Make a list of any grammar element you remember learning: (apostrophes, commas, etc. )

3/4th -1 page 

****Went over MLA presentation for paper that will be due NEXT CLASS!!!****

September 3rd (A) and 2nd (B)

Journal #3:

Pick a memory that you have from 1st or 2nd grade. Write down as many details as you can about the event, using emotions, descriptions, details, etc.

3/4th- 1 page 

August 29th (A) September 2nd (B)

Journal #2

How important are TITLES in movies or books? Have you ever had an instance where you didn’t see a movie or read a book based on the title? Why or why not?

How important is the opening scene in a movie? Can you remember a specific opening that really caught your attention? Why did it do it?

What about endings? Have you ever read a book/watched a movie where you absolutely HATED the ending? What made it so bad?

(3/4 of a page) 

August 27th (A) 28th (B)

*Journal Topic #1: (about 1 page long) 
What makes writing WORTH reading?  What makes some writing “boring” and some exciting to read? Do YOU like to write? Why or why not? Are there certain kinds of writing that you like to do more than others? What scares you about writing?

WELCOME to SCHOOL!

Welcome! I’m excited to be reading, writing, and learning with you this year! The purpose of this class is to teach you how to excel in the five areas of language arts: reading, writing, listening, speaking, & viewing. To accomplish this goal, we will explore a variety of different literature, analyze and practice writing, build vocabulary and grammar skills, and discuss all of it along the way! I look forward to getting to know all of you in the upcoming year.

This website is where you can go when you are ABSENT to find out what we did in class that day, what you will need to make up, and what your homework assignment was so you can stay on track and not fall behind.

Also, you can find information about projects/assignments, and reminders about tests and other due dates for class. 

Please feel free to review the DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT over the course of the year with questions regarding classroom rules, late work, absences, cell phone policies, etc.