CMC introduction

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read The Count of Monte Cristo over the next few weeks.

• Week 1: Chapters 1-15
• Week 2: Chapters 16-33
• Week 3: Chapters 34-42
• Week 4: Chapters 43-55
• Week 5: Chapters 56-71
• Week 6: 72-End

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Word of the Day
2. Reading plan
1. Each week you will get a reading grade out of 100 points. If you read all 100 pages, then you receive the 100 points.
2. You will receive one "Free Pass" that will allow you to receive all 100 points even if you don't completely finish.
3. Each week you will receive an infographic that previews the main plot events for that week to help with comprehension.
4. You will need to read at least fifteen pages a day, every day, including the weekends. You will have enough time in class each day to get through that day's reading. You will only have to read on the weekends or read extra at home if you don't want to read on the weekend.
3. I will reduce your vocabulary homework to two sessions rather than three to help you have time to read.

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

More Writing Practice

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read Animal Farm by George Orwell over the next three weeks. Follow this reading schedule:

• Week 1: Chapters 1-3, The Ideology of Animalism
• Week 2: Chapters 4-7, The Corruption of Power
• Week 3: Chapters 8-10, The Full Circle

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Word of the Day
2. Quizlet vocabulary review
3. Practicing what, why, universal, along with writing thesis statements.
4. Animal Farm 4-7 quiz

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

Paragraph revision

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read Animal Farm by George Orwell over the next three weeks. Follow this reading schedule:

• Week 1: Chapters 1-3, The Ideology of Animalism
• Week 2: Chapters 4-7, The Corruption of Power
• Week 3: Chapters 8-10, The Full Circle

Agenda:

1. Read for ten minutes.
2. Vocabulary Word of the Day
3. Today I will pair you up with a student who will help you revise your paragraph.

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

Your turn

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read Animal Farm by George Orwell over the next three weeks. Follow this reading schedule:

• Week 1: Chapters 1-3, The Ideology of Animalism
• Week 2: Chapters 4-7, The Corruption of Power
• Week 3: Chapters 8-10, The Full Circle

Agenda:

1. Read for ten minutes.
2. Vocabulary Word of the Day
3. Write an introduction and the topic sentence and evidence for a body paragraph.

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

Writing an Introduction with support

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read Animal Farm by George Orwell over the next three weeks. Follow this reading schedule:

• Week 1: Chapters 1-3, The Ideology of Animalism
• Week 2: Chapters 4-7, The Corruption of Power
• Week 3: Chapters 8-10, The Full Circle

Agenda:

1. Read for ten minutes.
2. Vocabulary Word of the Day
3. Chapter 4: The Battle of the Cowshed
1. What: Snowball's tactical leadership and the creation of military medals (Hero, first class; Hero, second class)
2. Why: Honors introduce a new kind of inequality
3. Universal idea: ???
4. You will write an introduction and the beginning of a body paragraph (the topic sentence and evidence).
1. Use this sample introduction:
2. The transition from a revolutionary ideal to a structured society often requires a common enemy to solidify a group's identity. In the wake of the rebellion on ____, this unity is tested as the neighboring humans attempt to reclaim ____, forcing the animals to defend their fledgling sovereignty in the Battle of ____. While the animals celebrate ____, the introduction of military decorations and rigid command structures begins to shift the farm's original focus from equality to _____. Orwell's focus on Snowball’s tactical leadership and the creation of ____ underscores the creation of a new type of inequality, proving that ____.
5. Now write a body paragraph that focuses on the introduction of the two classes of medals.
1. Orwell ends chapter four by ____ in order to____
2. For example,... (first quote)
3. Bridge sentence
4. After..., (second quote)
6. Animal Farm quizzes and hand out your reading notes.

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.