Written Response - Chapter 1 - 4

 Who seems to be the strongest leader so far: Snowball, Napoleon, or Boxer? Explain your choice using examples from Chapters 1–4. What qualities make this character an effective—or ineffective—leader?

Write three developed paragraphs.

Paragraph 1: Introduce your choice

• Clearly identify the character you chose.
• Explain what you believe makes someone a strong leader.
• State your main opinion about the character.

Sentence starter:
Of the three characters, ______ appears to be the strongest leader because…

Paragraph 2: Use evidence from the novel

• Describe at least two important actions or decisions made by the character.
• Include a quotation or specific example from the novel.
• Explain how the evidence supports your opinion.

Sentence starters:
One example of this character’s leadership occurs when…
This demonstrates that…

Paragraph 3: Evaluate and reflect

• Discuss one weakness, problem, or possible danger connected to the character.
• Predict how this character might influence the future of Animal Farm.
• End with a concluding statement.

Sentence starters:
However, one possible weakness is…
In the future, this character may…

Requirements

• Three complete paragraphs
• At least two specific examples from Chapters 1–4
• At least one integrated quotation
• Clear explanation after each example
• Formal school-appropriate language

Animal Farm Chapter 3-4 spelling!~

Toil — to work very hard for a long time.

Shirk — to avoid doing work or taking responsibility.

Implement — a tool used to complete a job, especially farm work.

Obstinate — stubborn and unwilling to change your mind or behaviour.

Maxim — a short statement that expresses a rule or belief.

Apathy — a lack of interest, concern, or emotion.

Ignominious — embarrassing or shameful.

Retreat — to move away from danger or an enemy.

Ambush — a surprise attack from a hidden position.

Impromptu — done without planning or preparation.

 

Animal Farm Chapter 1: Spelling!

 Quiz on Friday

ensconced — settled comfortably and securely in a place

scullery — a small room near a kitchen used for washing dishes and cleaning

benevolent — kind, generous, and willing to help others

tyranny — cruel or unfair rule by a person or government

rebellion — an organized attempt to resist or overthrow authority

comrades — companions or fellow members of a group

slaughter — the killing of animals or people in large numbers

concealed — hidden or kept out of sight

majestic — grand, impressive, or dignified

unanimously — with everyone in complete agreement

English 10 Adapted: ESSAY TOPICS!

 Essay topics for Harrison Bergeron.

1. How does Kurt Vonnegut use George and Hazel to develop his message about the dangers of forced equality in "Harrison Bergeron"?
2. What does the story suggest is more dangerous: too much power or people who stop thinking for themselves? 

English 10 Adapted

 Welcome to English 10 Adapted!

English 12: Hamlet Essay

Here are some famous quotes from Camus and Sartre:

Jean-Paul Sartre

1. “Man is condemned to be free.”
2. “Existence precedes essence.”
3. “Hell is—other people!”
4. “It is up to you to give life a meaning.”

Albert Camus

5. “The absurd is born of this confrontation between the human need and the unreasonable silence of the world.”
6. “The meaning of life is the most urgent of questions.”
7. “One must imagine Sisyphus happy.”
8. “There is no sun without shadow.”

These quotes can be used to support your position in the synthesis.

Topic 1 — Freedom and Choice

Jean-Paul Sartre states, “Man is condemned to be free.”

Using this quotation as a central piece of evidence, analyze how Hamlet struggles with freedom, responsibility, and decision-making throughout the play.

• directly quote and analyze Sartre,
• incorporate evidence from Hamlet,
• explain how Hamlet’s choices shape his tragedy.

Topic 2 — The Search for Meaning

Albert Camus argues that “The meaning of life is the most urgent of questions.”

To what extent does Hamlet explore humanity’s search for meaning in a world filled with suffering, corruption, and death?

• directly quote and analyze Camus,
• use evidence from multiple scenes in Hamlet,
• explain whether Hamlet ultimately discovers meaning or remains uncertain.

Topic 3 — Identity and Self-Creation

Sartre claims that “Existence precedes essence.”

How does Hamlet struggle to define his identity throughout the play?

• directly engage with Sartre’s quotation,
• analyze Hamlet’s changing roles and behavior,
• argue whether Hamlet creates his own identity or becomes trapped by expectations placed upon him.

English 12 Essay Prep

For our essay, we will be looking at two philosophers closely - Jean Paul Sartre, and Albert Camus. In the context of Hamlet:

• Camus → absurdity and meaninglessness
• Sartre → freedom and responsibility
• Hamlet → trapped between both

Camus
The world does not give us clear meaning.

Humans want:
justice
certainty
purpose

But the universe gives:
silence
confusion
death

This conflict is the absurd

Sartre
Humans are “condemned to be free.”

Meaning:
we always choose
even refusing to act is a choice
we are responsible for our actions
excuses cannot fully remove responsibility

This creates:
anxiety
guilt
pressure

What advice would Camus give? Sartre?

Hamlet cannot decide whether to kill Claudius.

Hamlet feels life is meaningless after his father’s death.

Ophelia feels trapped by expectations.

Hamlet worries the ghost may be lying.

Hamlet delays action because he fears consequences.

Hamlet Soliloquies

Here they are:

1. Act I Scene 2: Oh, that this too too solid flesh would melt...
2. Act II Scene 2: Now I am alone...
3. Act III Scene 1: To be, or not to be...
4. Act III Scene 3: Now might I do it pat...
5. Act IV Scene 4: How all occasions do inform against me...

Macbeth Soliloquies

 

1. Act I, Scene 5, Glamis thou art: Glamis thou art… (line 14-29)
2. Act I, Scene 5, Unsex me here: The raven himself is hoarse (line 41 - 57)
3. Act I, Scene 7, Vaulting Ambition: He’s here in double trust… (line 1 - 28)
4. Act II, Scene 1, The Dagger Speech: Is this a dagger which I see before me? (line 40 - 71)
5. Act III, Scene 1, A Fruitless Crown: To be thus is nothing; but to be safely thus… (line 52 - 76)
6. Act V, Scene 1, Insanity: Out spot. (only her lines - page 213)

List of scenes Hamlet

 Act 1, Scene 1: Elsinore. A platform before the castle.

Act 1, Scene 2: A room of state in the castle.
Act 1, Scene 3: A room in Polonius' house.
Act 1, Scene 4: The platform.
Act 1, Scene 5: Another part of the platform.

Act 2, Scene 1: A room in POLONIUS' house.
Act 2, Scene 2: A room in the castle.

Act 3, Scene 1: A room in the castle.
Act 3, Scene 2: A hall in the castle.
Act 3, Scene 3: A room in the castle.
Act 3, Scene 4: The Queen's closet.

Act 4, Scene 1: A room in the castle.
Act 4, Scene 2: Another room in the castle.
Act 4, Scene 3: Another room in the castle.
Act 4, Scene 4: A plain in Denmark.
Act 4, Scene 5: Elsinore. A room in the castle.
Act 4, Scene 6: Another room in the castle.
Act 4, Scene 7: Another room in the castle.

Act 5, Scene 1: A churchyard.
Act 5, Scene 2: A hall in the castle.