TODAY’S ASSIGNMENTS 1.WARM UP: 1.WARM UP: FINISH / TURN IN ESSAY PACKETS 2.LESSON: 2.LESSON: LITERARY DEVICES 3.ACTIVITY: 3.ACTIVITY: ODYSSEY PREP – VIDEO & TEXT NOTES

HOMEWORK: PERSUASIVE ESSAY PACKETS (DUE TODAY BY 2:30PM) CONTENTS 1.PREWRITING a.PROMPT / STRUCTURE EXPECTATIONS b.OUTLINE (PEER REVIEWED W/RED PEN) 2.ROUGH DRAFT 2.ROUGH DRAFT (PEER REVIEWED W/ RED PEN) 3.FINAL DRAFT 3.FINAL DRAFT (TYPED FOR EXTRA CREDIT)

QUARTER 2 TEST OVERVIEW 1.DATES: NEXT THURS / FRI 2.POINTS = 35 a.MULTIPLE CHOICE = 15 PTS b.ESSAY = 20 PTS 3.SECTIONS a.MULTIPLE CHOICE 1)VOCAB 4,5,6 2)GRAMMAR: INDIRECT & DIRECT OBJECTS, COMPLEX SENTENCES 3)LITERARY TERMS: ARGUMENT b.ESSAY: DEFINE ARGUMENT AND USE IT TO EVALUATE AN ARGUMENT OF YOUR CHOICE.

NAME__________ BLOCK__________ DATE__________ Persuasive Essay: Pre-Writing PROMPT: Write a (5) paragraph persuasive essay that supports, refutes, or modifies George Orwell’s argument in Animal Farm. Is it true or not true that workers are exploited by those in power? Take a position and write a well-structured essay using at least three examples from the text that either support or refute this position. Structure Expectations Introduction – 1) Define argument; 2) Describe the argument you will analyze; 3) State your thesis. Body – Paragraph 1) Is the claim reasonable? Paragraph 2) Are the supporting examples from the text reasonable? Paragraph 3) Is the assumption that people in power will always exploit others reasonable? Conclusion – 1) Restate your thesis; 2) Restate the argument you analyzed; 3) Give us a closing thought.

NAME________ BLOCK_______ DATE________ Persuasive Essay: Pre-Writing OUTLINE I.Introduction Paragraph A.Hook: An argument can be defined as when a writer or speaker makes a claim and supports it with evidence. There are unstated assumptions that an audience would have to believe in order to agree that this claim and its support are valid. B.Apply the hook: This definition is important to know because Orwell makes an argument in Animal Farm and uses examples in the text to support his argument. C.State the original argument: In Animal Farm, Orwell argues that workers can be exploited by those in power who take advantage of them. D.State your thesis: This argument is (valid or invalid) for the following three reasons: the claim is (reasonable/unreasonable), the support is (reasonable / unreasonable), and the assumption that people in power will always abuse it is (reasonable/unreasonable). II.Body Paragraphs (one per reason) A.Topic sentence: The first reason why the argument that ____________ is (valid / invalid) is because the claim is (reasonable / unreasonable) 1)1 st Example from text: For example, in (Title of Text) it states, “ “ (Author #). 2)Explanation of how this supports your point: This example supports this reason why this argument is (valid / invalid) in the following way:…. 3)Closure: As these examples show, this argument is (valid / invalid) because ____________. B.Topic Sentence: The second reason why this argument is (valid/invalid) is because the support is (reasonable / unreasonable). C.Topic Sentence: The third reason why this argument is (valid/invalid) is because the assumption that people in power will always abuse it is (reasonable / unreasonable). III. Conclusion Paragraph A.Restate thesis (As it has been shown, the argument that _________ is (valid / invalid) because ______________. B.Reminder about original argument. C.Closing thought that supports your point. *Do 1-3 for each reason.

Name(s)_______ Block_______ Date_______ Persuasive Essay: Draft 1 An argument can be defined as when a writer or speaker makes a claim and supports it with evidence. There are unstated assumptions that an audience would have to believe in order to agree that this claim and its support are valid. This definition is important to know because Orwell makes an argument in Animal Farm and uses examples in the text to support his argument. In Animal Farm, Orwell argues that workers can be exploited by those in power who take advantage of them. This argument is ____________for the following three reasons: the claim is______________, the support is _______________, and the assumption that people in power will always abuse it is ___________________. The first reason why the argument that ____________ is ___________ is because the claim is ___________. For example, in Animal Farm it states, “___________________” (Orwell __). This statement implies the claim that _______ ____________________ because it shows __________________. This shows that the claim is ____________ because it _________________________. Therefore, the argument is _______________ because the claim is _______________. The second reason why the argument that ________ is ___________ is because the examples that Orwell gives to support the claim are ______________. For example, in the text it states, “_______________” (Orwell __). This scene is an example of Orwell’s claim because it shows ________________. Therefore, the argument is ____________ because the supporting evidence is ___________________. The final reason why the argument that ___________ is _________ is because the underlying assumption that people in power will always abuse it is _____________. For example, in the text it states, “____________________” (Orwell __). This example shows that the underlying assumption is ___________ because it shows __________________. Therefore, the argument is _____________ because the underlying assumption is _______________. As this essay has shown, Orwell’s argument that workers can be exploited by those in power who take advantage of them is __________ because the claim is ____________, the supporting examples are ___________, and the assumption that people in power will always abuse it is ______________. In order to understand this analysis of Orwell’s argument, it was important to understand the definition of an argument which was ________________________________________.

Name(s)_______ Block_______ Date_______ Persuasive Essay: Final Draft An argument can be defined as when a writer or speaker makes a claim and supports it with evidence. There are unstated assumptions that an audience would have to believe in order to agree that this claim and its support are valid. This definition is important to know because Orwell makes an argument in Animal Farm and uses examples in the text to support his argument. In Animal Farm, Orwell argues that workers can be exploited by those in power who take advantage of them. In Animal Farm, Orwell argues that workers can be exploited by those in power who take advantage of them. This argument is ____________for the following three reasons: the claim is______________, the support is _______________, and the assumption that people in power will always abuse it is ___________________. The first reason why the argument that ____________ is ___________ is because the claim is ___________. For example, in Animal Farm it states, “___________________” (Orwell __). This statement implies the claim that _______ ____________________ because it shows __________________. This shows that the claim is ____________ because it _________________________. Therefore, the argument is _______________ because the claim is _______________. The second reason why the argument that ________ is ___________ is because the examples that Orwell gives to support the claim are ______________. For example, in the text it states, “_______________” (Orwell __). This scene is an example of Orwell’s claim because it shows ________________. Therefore, the argument is ____________ because the supporting evidence is ___________________. The final reason why the argument that ___________ is _________ is because the underlying assumption that people in power will always abuse it is _____________. For example, in the text it states, “____________________” (Orwell __). This example shows that the underlying assumption is ___________ because it shows __________________. Therefore, the argument is _____________ because the underlying assumption is _______________. As this essay has shown, Orwell’s argument that workers can be exploited by those in power who take advantage of them is __________ because the claim is ____________, the supporting examples are ___________, and the assumption that people in power will always abuse it is ______________. In order to understand this analysis of Orwell’s argument, it was important to understand the definition of an argument which was ________________________________________.

PREVIEW: “THE ODYSSEY” The Odyssey The Odyssey is the story of a hero’s long journey home. Along the way he encounters gods, goddesses, and monsters. The “big question”: The “big question”: What makes someone a hero? Having adventures or taking care of his family? The concept: The concept: The Hero’s Journey (The Odyssey, The Epic of Gilgamesh, Beowulf)

THE HERO’S JOURNEY plot A specific type of plot. The Odyssey Has its own plot diagram (we will use this for The Odyssey) Luke Skywalker’s journey EXAMPLE: Luke Skywalker’s journey to becoming a Jedi and saving the universe in STAR WARS

Name(s)_______ Block_______ Date_______ VIDEO NOTES: (10) Facts About GREEK MYTHOLOGY 1.One fact from the video was_________________________________________. 2.Another fact from the video was_________________________________________. 3.Another fact from the video was_________________________________________. 4.Another fact from the video was_________________________________________. 5.Another fact from the video was_________________________________________. 6.Another fact from the video was_________________________________________. 7.Another fact from the video was_________________________________________. 8.Another fact from the video was_________________________________________. 9.Another fact from the video was_________________________________________. 10.Another fact from the video was_________________________________________.

Name(s)_______ Block_______ Date_______ VIDEO NOTES: (10) Facts About THE ODYSSEY 1.One fact from the video was_________________________________________. 2.Another fact from the video was_________________________________________. 3.Another fact from the video was_________________________________________. 4.Another fact from the video was_________________________________________. 5.Another fact from the video was_________________________________________. 6.Another fact from the video was_________________________________________. 7.Another fact from the video was_________________________________________. 8.Another fact from the video was_________________________________________. 9.Another fact from the video was_________________________________________. 10.Another fact from the video was_________________________________________.

PREVIEW: “THE ODYSSEY” The Odyssey The Odyssey is the story of a hero’s long journey home. Along the way he encounters gods, goddesses, and monsters. The “big question”: The “big question”: What makes someone a hero? Having adventures or taking care of his family? The concept: The concept: The Hero’s Journey (Replaces our Plot Diagram)

THE HERO’S JOURNEY plot A specific type of plot. The Odyssey Has its own plot diagram (we will use this for The Odyssey) Luke Skywalker’s journey EXAMPLE: Luke Skywalker’s journey to becoming a Jedi and saving the universe in STAR WARS

Name(s)_______ Block_______ Date_______ TEXTBOOK NOTES: (10) Facts About GREECE or THE ODYSSEY 1.One fact from the reading was_________________________________________. 2.Another fact from the reading was_________________________________________. 3.Another fact from the reading was_________________________________________. 4.Another fact from the reading was_________________________________________. 5.Another fact from the reading was_________________________________________. 6.Another fact from the reading was_________________________________________. 7.Another fact from the reading was_________________________________________. 8.Another fact from the reading was_________________________________________. 9.Another fact from the reading was_________________________________________. 10.Another fact from the reading was_________________________________________.

LESSON: LITERARY DEVICES 1.DEFINITION: a.Literary Devices refers to the typical structures used by writers in their works to convey his or her message(s) in a simple manner to his or her readers. b.The purpose of using these devices is to have an effect on the audience or to help them see the world in the way that the writer does. 2.EXAMPLES a.Allusion: a reference to an external text (ex: “He’s such a Romeo.”) b.Imagery: an appeal to the senses / sensory detail (ex: Green is the color of….) c.Kenning: a compound word that employs figurative language in place of a more concrete single-word noun. (ex: axe = Saxon-Killer) 3.ASSIGNMENT: a.Read THE ODYSSEY b.Identify examples of literary devices used c.Be able to explain the author’s purpose for using the device (what was the intended audience effect?)

COMMON LITERARY DEVICES 1. Imagery: It is the use of figurative language to create visual representations of actions, objects and ideas in our mind in such a way that they appeal to our physical senses. For example:Imagery The room was dark and gloomy. -The words “dark” and “gloomy” are visual images. The river was roaring in the mountains. – The word “roaring” appeals to our sense of hearing. 2. Simile and Metaphor: Both compare two distinct objects and draws similarity between them. The difference is that Simile uses “as” or “like” and Metaphor does not. For example:SimileMetaphor “My love is like a red red rose” (Simile) He is an old fox very cunning. (Metaphor) 3. Hyperbole: It is deliberate exaggeration of actions and ideas for the sake of emphasis. For example:Hyperbole Your bag weighs a ton! I have got a million issues to look after! 4. Personification: It gives a thing, an idea or an animal human qualities. For example:Personification The flowers are dancing beside the lake. Have you see my new car? She is a real beauty! 5. Alliteration: It refers to the same consonant sounds in words coming together. For example:Alliteration Better butter always makes the batter better. She sells seashells at seashore. 6. Allegory: It is a literary technique in which an abstract idea is given a form of characters, actions or events. For example:Allegory “Animal Farm”, written by George Orwell, is an example allegory using the actions of animals on a farm to represent the overthrow of the last of the Russian Tsar Nicholas II and the Communist Revolution of Russia before WW II. In addition, the actions of the animals on the farm are used to expose the greed and corruption of the Revolution. 7. Irony: It is use of the words in such a way in which the intended meaning is completely opposite to their literal meaning. For example:Irony The bread is soft as a stone. So nice of you to break my new PSP! ***WE’LL DISCUSS SATIRE LATER ****

Name(s)_______ Block_______ Date_______ NARRATIVE NOTES: THE ODYSSEY MAIN CHARACTERS: EXPOSITION / STORY SET UP: RISING ACTION: CLIMAX: FALLING ACTION: RESOLUTION: DENOUEMENT:

Name(s)_______ Block_______ Date_______ THE ODYSSEY LITERARY DEVICES Notes 1.LITERARY DEVICES are used by HOMER to engage the reader in this historic story. They are defined as______________________________________________________________. 2.Examples of these devices can be seen in the following scenes from the text: a.[DEVICE / DEFINITION]_____________________________________________________________________________ b.[EXAMPLE OF USE IN TEXT]___________________________________________________________________________ c.[DEVICE / DEFINITION]_____________________________________________________________________________ d.[EXAMPLE OF USE IN TEXT]___________________________________________________________________________ e.[DEVICE / DEFINITION]_____________________________________________________________________________ f.[EXAMPLE OF USE IN TEXT]___________________________________________________________________________ 3.I believe the author’s purpose for using EACH device was to achieve this intended effect on the audience: _______________________________________________________________________________

QTR 2 INDEPENDENT READING PAPER 1.(SUMMARY PARAGRAPH) WRITE ONE PARAGRAPH STATING WHAT THE THEME OR MESSAGE OF YOUR BOOK WAS. PROVIDE DETAILED EXAMPLES OF THE THEME. INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE QUOTE AND EXPLAIN IN YOUR OWN WORDS HOW THE QUOTE IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE THEME. 2.(EVALUATION PARAGRAPH) WRITE A SECOND PARAGRAPH EVALUATING HOW WELL EACH EXAMPLE ILLUSTRATED OR EXPLAINED THE THEME OF THE BOOK

NAME______ BLOCK______ DATE______ Quarter 2 Independent Reading Summary and Evaluation The theme or message of 1984 by George Orwell was that the government exploits citizens. For example, in the text the main character works for the Ministry of Information, but the job of the ministry is to misinform people so that they will not rebel against the government. Next, the government controls where people can work and what they can think. Finally, when the main character does rebel against this though-control and against “Big Brother,” he is punished for it. Each of these examples showed the theme of this book very effectively; however, the author could have done more to bring each character to life so the reader could identify with them more. For example, while the main character is working for the Ministry of Information the audience could have learned more about why he worked there in the first place. What did he enjoy about it? Next, the government controls where people work and what they can think, but what other types of jobs would they do? What else would they think about? As these examples show, the author could have done more to develop the characters as well as the theme of how the government exploits citizens.

LESSON: PERSUASIVE ESSAY WRITING 1.DEFINITION 1.DEFINITION: The purpose of a persuasive essay is to convince an audience to change their position on an issue or to influence them to take an action. 2.ENGLISH 9 STANDARD 2.ENGLISH 9 STANDARD: Students must be able to identify an author’s position / argument and support, refute or modify it. 3.ASSIGNMENT 3.ASSIGNMENT: Write a (5) paragraph persuasive essay that supports, refutes, or modifies George Orwell’s argument in Animal Farm. a.Introduction paragraph: define argument; state Orwell’s argument; support, refute, or modify it (thesis stmt) b.Body paragraphs 1-3: state your reason for supporting, refuting, or modifying Orwell’s argument / give evidence from the text (min of 1 quote per body paragraph) / explain how this evidence supports your argument c.Conclusion paragraph: restate your argument and reasons; restate Orwell’s argument; give a closing thought

LESSON : WHAT IS AN ARGUMENT? 1.DEFINITION 1.DEFINITION: An argument is when the writer makes a claim and supports it with evidence. Unstated assumptions connect the claim and evidence. CLAIMSUPPORT CLAIM OF FACT SUPPORT / EVIDENCE *TOULMIN’S MODEL FOR ANALYZING ARGUMENTS WARRANTS (WARRANTS / ASSUMPTIONS) An argument must be logical and reasonable based on the given evidence, and it should not be based on biased assumptions. All arguments must be analyzed and challenged before they are believed as fact. 2.EXAMPLES 2.EXAMPLES: Commercials, political advertisements, research papers, speeches, art, etc. 3.ASSIGNMENT 3.ASSIGNMENT: Write (3-5) facts from each video that you are going to watch about arguments and persuasive writing. Be prepared to share your information with the class.

Name(s)_______ Block_______ Date_______ ARGUMENT ANALYSIS NOTES 1.The argument or position expressed in this article was for / against ______________________________. 2.The reasons supporting this position were: a.__________________________________________________________________________________________ b.__________________________________________________________________________________________ c.__________________________________________________________________________________________ d.__________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.I (challenge / support / modify) this argument in the following way: I agree / disagree that _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________

Name(s)_______ Block_______ Date_______ ARGUMENT ANALYSIS OF A NEWS ARTICLE 1 The argument or position expressed in (TITLE OF ARTICLE) was for (against) ________________________. The first reason that the article gave in support of this argument was ____________. The next reason the article gave in support of this argument was _________________. The final reason this article gave in support of this argument was ___________________. As a result, I agree / disagree that ______________; however, ______________________. My reasons are as follows:______________________________.

ANIMAL FARM NOTES 1.NARRATIVE 2.THEME 3.ARGUMENT

Name(s)_______ Block_______ Date_______ Animal Farm Notes 1.Who is the protagonist / hero of the story? Is this character “round” or “flat”? Why? 2.How is that character characterized? a.Directly: b.Indirectly: 3.Who is the antagonist / villain of the story? 4.How is that character characterized? a.Directly: b.Indirectly: 5.What is the structure of the plot? a.Exposition (set up) b.Rising action (events leading to the high point) c.Climax (high point of the action) d.Falling action (events following the high point) e.Resolution (the ending) f.Denouement f.Denouement (wrap up of events after the conflict has been resolved)

Name(s)_______ Block_______ Date_______ Animal Farm THEME Notes 1.The theme (or message) of Animal Farm is_____________________________________________. 2.Examples of this can be seen in the following scenes from the text: a.__________________________________________________________________________________________ b.__________________________________________________________________________________________ c.__________________________________________________________________________________________ d.__________________________________________________________________________________________ e.__________________________________________________________________________________________ f.__________________________________________________________________________________________ g.__________________________________________________________________________________________ h.__________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.The scene that my partner and I will visually represent (and explain in our presentation) is the following: _______________________________________________________________________________

Name(s)_______ Block_______ Date_______ Animal Farm ARGUMENT Notes 1.George Orwell’s argument in Animal Farm is_____________________________________________. 2.Examples of this can be seen in the following scenes from the text: a.__________________________________________________________________________________________ b.__________________________________________________________________________________________ c.__________________________________________________________________________________________ d.__________________________________________________________________________________________ e.__________________________________________________________________________________________ f.__________________________________________________________________________________________ g.__________________________________________________________________________________________ h.__________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.I (agree with / challenge / agree with modifications) this argument for the following reasons: _______________________________________________________________________________