Fix the sentence:

1. Fix the sentence: ive been doing some research about whales suzette told her friends

2. Fix the sentence: “I’ve been doing some research about whales,”Suzette told her friends.

3. Symbolism in Animal Farm Essay

4. Prompt • In the book Animal Farm, George Orwell uses animals to symbolically represent humans and our creations of government and society. Orwell allegorically uses animals and their social groups to criticize Joseph Stalin's rise to power, the overall nature of mankind, and the many difficulties that we must all face. After reading the story, what animal do you believe best symbolizes either virtuous or negative human behavior? • In a detailed essay, identify the animal you have chosen and what behavior this animal symbolizes. Be sure to include specific examples and details from the novel to support your response.

5. Complete ALL 5 Steps • Step 1 Create two Thinking Maps to plan out your essay. • Step 2 Write a thesis statement (the point you plan to prove). • Step 3 Write a rough draft of your essay. Your rough draft will be collected and given points. • Step 4 Type your rough draft into My Access. • Step 5 Revise and edit as many times as necessary to get an acceptable score.

6. Step 1: Create 2 Thinking Maps1 - Circle Map Behavior/ Dialogue Character:

7. 2 - Tree Map Character’s Name: Behavior: Behavior: Behavior: Details: Details: Details:

8. Step 2 Thesis statement • Write a thesis about the character and how he/she is a good example. • If you need to, use the following frame: __________________________ is the best example of virtuous/negative human behavior because _____________________________________________________________________________. (Character’s Name) (circle one) (Sum up your main points why you believe the character is the best example)

9. Step 3: Rough Draft • Write a rough draft of your essay. Your rough draft will be collected and given points.

10. Step 4 – Type Essay • Type your rough draft into My Access.

11. Step 5 – Revise & Edit • Revise and edit as many times as necessary to get an acceptable score. 5.4 - 6 A 4.8 - 5.3 B 4.2 - 4.7 C 3.6 - 4.1 D 0.0 - 3.5 F

12. Example: Snow White

13. Step 1: Create 2 Thinking Maps1 - Circle Map Behavior/ Dialogue Believes the hag Cleans up the dwarves’ house Cooks for dwarves Character: Snow White Nice to animals Tries to start over, rather than seek revenge

14. 2 - Tree Map Character’s Name: Snow White Behavior: Tries to start over, rather than seek revenge Behavior: Cooks/Cleans for dwarves Behavior: Believes the hag Details: Details: Details: • Find empty cottage • It is a mess • Cleans entire house • Makes supper • Believes the hag has a magic apple • Trusts a stranger • Wants to believe the best about others • Runs away from the witch • Leaves her home • Does not argue • Does not dishonor

15. Step 2 Thesis statement • Write a thesis about the character and how he/she is a good example. • If you need to, use the following frame: __Snow White____ is the best example of virtuous/negative human behavior because she is not willing to seek rightful revenge, but instead leaves her home, choosing to be a caretaker, while believing the best about others.

16. Essay Schedule: • Today finish Steps 1-2 • Tomorrow you will complete Step 3 • Friday you will complete Step 4 • You will have until April 19th to complete Step 5 • Final Grades will be given on April 20th for the last submission in MyAccess