February 4, 2011

English 9:
- Read up to Chapter 5 in AF (p. 44)
- Answer BW and questions below
- Define Vocab #2

Chapter 3:
1. What is Boxer's motto? Why does he believe so strongly in Napoleon? Is this sort of blind allegiance dangerous? Why/why not?
2. Describe the ritual performed every Sunday morning. Describe the symbolic meaning of the flag they raise.
3. Explain the results of the initial attempts at education. Which animals are intelligent? Which are less so? Is this the beginning of a division of classes?
4. What slogan, or maxim, replaces the 7 commandments for the less intelligent animals? Is this sort of simplification a wise idea?
5. Who gets the apples and milk? Is this fair? Is it in keeping with the 7 commandments? What propaganda is used to justify this unfairness?

Chapter 4:
1. Describe the significance of the spread of the "Beasts of England" song to the other farms. What are the other farmers nervous?
2. Describe the Battle of the Cowshed. Explain, using textual detail, Snowball's involvement in both the planning and the fighting. Carefully note the exact details of the battle and the following ceremony. Remember Santayana's quote about remembering the past...
3. Where was Napoleon during the battle?

English 12:
- Read 732-733
- Begin background research on Tolkien

February 3, 2011

English 9:
- Finish BW/Groupwork from today
- Review AF, Chapter 1
- Continue review of Russian Revolution







English 12:
- Finish Part I in from Frankenstein
- Review Romantic themes

watch from 3:30 onward....

February 1, 2011

English 9:
- Finish Chapter 1 in AF
- Finish BW

English 12:
- Finish Introduction to Frankenstein
- Finish BW
- Consider Romantic themes

January 31, 2011

English 9:
- Finish research sheet on Russian Revolution of 1917 (Bolshevik Revolution)
- Research characters (see below)
- Define AF vocab #1

English 12:
- Read 716-727
- Complete chart on page 728

Character Research Site #1

Character Research Site #2