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Tuesday (before reading). What is a fable? Predict: Knowing we are in an Utopian Unit, what do you think the novel Animal Farm will be about?. Wednesday:. Pick one of the Orwell quotes from yesterday. Explain what the quote means in your own words.
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Tuesday (before reading) • What is a fable? Predict: Knowing we are in an Utopian Unit, what do you think the novel Animal Farm will be about?
Wednesday: Pick one of the Orwell quotes from yesterday. • Explain what the quote means in your own words. • Provide a real-life example that supports the quote. • Illustrate the meaning of the quote. • Every generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it. • In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act. • On the whole human beings want to be good, but not too good, and not quite all the time. • To see what is in front of one's nose needs a constant struggle. • All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.
Vocabulary 1-4Animal Farm Enmity—deep hatred or hostility Vivacious—animated, spirited, lively Benevolent—desiring or inclined to do good Maxim—brief formulation of a principle or rule of conduct Ignominious—marked by shame or disgrace Posthumously—after death Seclusion—condition of being secluded, or set a part from others Pretext—purpose or excuse given to hide the real reason for something Aloof—distant, reserved, or indifferent in manner Sordid—filthy, squalid, or degraded, or base
Thursday We are scandalized when supposedly moral people are caught taking part in __________ dealings. The actress was especially_______________, so she was fun to be around A do-gooder is _______________________. The will was read _______________________________. I wanted to be in complete _________________ so I locked myself in my room. • Match the vocabulary term with a sentence
Friday: Write the vocabulary word that completes the sentence • The ________________ boy barely says hello, and is never friendly. • After being caught stealing again, she felt ______________________. • I felt __________________ towards the man that ran over my dog. • The ____________________ was read before the games could begin. • She left the class under the ________________ of having to go to the bathroom.