More Animal Farm!

 Greetings English 10!

Today your allegory handout is due. We'll be moving on to chapter 7 and 8 - and our first extended response. There are two. At least one paragraph for each:

1. How has ignorance played a role in allowing the pigs' rise to power?
2. What indications are there of the pigs' corruption?

Also, your creative project is coming up this week. Friday, October 28 is the due date. Essay next week!

Animal Farm - Ch. 6

Chapter 6

1. Find an example of satire in Chapter 6, and explain how it uses irony.
2. What kind of behaviour are the pigs doing that makes them appear more human?
3. Which of the seven commandments are being broken?
4. What did squealer say to protect the pigs?
5. Who does Napoleon blame for the disaster at the end of chapter 6? Why doesn't he tell the obvious truth?

English 10: Animal Farm

 Chapter 3 – 5 questions

1. Where did the milk and apples go?
2. How does Squealer persuade the animals to support the pigs? Provide evidence.
3. What conflicts have we seen so far in Animal Farm? Provide examples, as well.
4. How does Benjamin the donkey feel about the revolution? Provide evidence.
5. Did the two animals who got the Animal Hero First Class decoration deserve it?
6. Why did the animals feel their harvest was especially delicious?
7. Why did Mollie leave? Could people like Mollie contribute to a revolution like the one in Animal Farm?
8. How did Snowball earn support from the animals?
9. How did Napoleon earn support from the animals?
10. Why didn’t boxer reject Napoleon after he took over the farm?

English 10

Chapter 2

1. At one point in Chapter 2, Moses describes Sugarcandy Mountain as a place where animals may go when they die. Since this book is an allegory – what is the true story Orwell may be referring to with the character “Moses” and his stories of Sugarcandy Mountain? 
2. What do the animals with Mr. Jones’ farming equipment and tools immediately after the rebellion? How might this change the way animals take care of the farm after Mr. Jones is gone? 
3. What do you suppose happened to the milk at the end of chapter 2? How does this break the rules suggested by Old Major’s speech in chapter 1? 
4. Why are the animals so eager to do a big, successful harvest at the end of chapter 2?

Animal Farm Chapter 1

 Animal Farm Chapter 1

1. List the animals that enter the barn for Old Major’s speech.
2. If we were to connect each type of animal to a different kind of person in society, what kind of personalities do you think Orwell is describing? Describe the kinds of people represented by the following animals from Chapter 1: 
1. Boxer 
2. Pigs 
3. Mollie 
4. The Cat 
5. The Rats 

Scarlet Ibis

 Here's our work for Scarlet Ibis by James Hurst.

1. Find as many examples of foreshadowing as you can 😁
2. Characterizing the narrator is a little tricky. He/She does amazing things for Doodle - but often recognizes their own pride and cruelty. Describe the narrator in as much detail as possible.

Our big question. This should be a multi-paragraph response.

• Should the narrator be blamed for Doodle's death? Keep in mind both sides to this argument:
• He pushed Doodle, knowing he likely had a heart condition.
• He taught Doodle how to live freely. 

The Lady or the Tiger: English

Here's a classic dilemma - the lady or the tiger? The short story is in the big orange book in the room. The meaning of this question becomes apparent as you read the story.

Work in groups, and brainstorm some evidence to this big question: was it the lady, or the tiger? There is no certain answer, but there are some strong hints within.

With this evidence, fill in the two column chart on the board - one side LADY - the other side TIGER. Consider the kind of relationship the man has with his lady friend. Consider the nature of the King and his family. There may be conflict or consensus on this - every class is different. Good luck!