This is a famous allegory by George Orwell.
For Thanksgiving break read ch. 1-3.
For each chapter you will briefly summarize and respond to each chapter. See the instructions under assignments.
Be able to define these terms: capitalism, socialism, communism, fascism, Stalinism, totalitarianism
Literary Terms
1. fable
2. allegory
3. symbolism
4. satire
5. dramatic irony
6. situational irony
VOCABULARY FROM THE BOOK
1. ensconced: established
2. falter: hesitate
3. dissentients: those who rebel (dissent) or oppose
4. enmity: hatred
5. preeminent: worthy of respect
6. vivacious: full of life
7. apathy: attitude of disinterest; “I don’t care.”
8. gamboled: skipped, hopped, leaped about
9. spinney: a thicket, thorny bush
10. acute: sharp senses, highly aware
11. parasitical: dependent upon others
12. shirked: avoided work
13. obstinate: stubborn
14. cryptic: difficult to understand
15. indefatigable: untiring
16. maxim: a saying, a proverb
17. ignominious: shameful
18. posthumously: after death
19. factions: a party that breaks off from the main group
20. dynamo: a hard-working machine, or a machine-like person who never stops
21. proletariat: the working class
22. propaganda: language meant to persuade or subvert , especially politically
This is our first novel. We begin on Thursday Oct. 22. We will complete the book In one week. There will be reading homework.
Read up on Ayn Rand at these two sites.
http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_ayn_rand_aynrand_biography
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayn_Rand
In three paragraphs please write a response to The Odyssey and O Brother Where Art Thou.
1. Summarize each story
2. State the similarities that each story shares
3. Explain the significance of the journey in the movie and the book
- how we change – how we meet challenges – how our relationships change
THIS IS DUE THE END OF MONDAY’S CLASS
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DUE DATE FOR REVIEWS IS THIS FRIDAY
MONDAY- THE ODYSSEY – READ IN CLASS
TUESDAY- PLAYS PERFORMED
WEDNESDAY – WE READ
THURSDAY – THE ODYSSEY AND O’ BROTHER
FRIDAY – THE ODYSSEY AND O’ BROTHER
The journey is an archetypal theme. We see it in books, poems, movies and songs. Famous works like: The Road, Lord of the Rings, On the Road Again, O, Brother Where Art Thou, The Incredibe Journey, The Wizard of Oz.
Click here for the hero’s journey cycle
and here – Hero’s Journey Cycle
Read this brief background of the Hero’s Journey
Write a short story or poem about a journey and the hardships encountered on the way. Due Friday, Sept. 25.
Read about Clyde the cat:
A cat named Clyde has been reunited with his owner after a mysterious three-year odyssey in which the long-haired Himalayan strayed 2,400 miles into the Australian outback.
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FIRST JOURNAL RESPONSE DONE TODAY SEPT 14.
SEE YOUR GRADES FOR MISSING WORK
Make a list of debate topics – keep it in your binder.
Make your classroom blog – wait to make your second blog.
Do you have a book you’ve been reading??? A movie to report on?
Your signed syllabus was due Tuesday – it is late after this.
Check the projects page for details of your Mythology project.
Your list of beliefs – your credo, is due Sept. 14
A letter telling me about myself is due Friday Sept. 4
Your first film and book review will be due at the end of the month.
