Chapter 4 discussion

Big Idea: How do good ideas go bad?

Learning Target: 1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. 2. Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.3. Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.

Reading: Animal Farm chapter 4

Agenda:

1. Partner discussion:
1. Turn to page 38. Why does Orwell introduce the other farmers in this chapter? Why do they need to spread propaganda about Animal Farm?
2. Turn to page 40.What leadership skills does Snowball demonstrate? Why is Napoleon never mentioned in the description of the battle?
3. Look at page 41. Snowball warns against sentimentality. Boxer wants to protect the farm but not kill anyone. Who is right?
4. What contrasts and contradictions are present on pages 43 and 44? Why does Orwell include them at the end of the chapter?
2. Vocabulary Quizlet Live!
3. Turn in your Animal Farm Theme slides. Make sure you have five bullet points.
4. Work on Vocabulary List 4 or the Extra Credit list for this week.

Homework:

1. Animal Farm chapter 4 vocabulary.
2. Extra credit list for this week.