1. Week 1.3
anthem

2. TEACHER WEEK AT A GLANCE
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Vocabulary Unit 1 Intro
Anthem Cloze Notes & Vocabulary (handout)
Anticipation guide – possible themes in Anthem
Unit 1 Vocabulary – Exercise 2 (#1-4)
Read Anthem Part 1
Annotate for transgressions & atonement
Bookmark ?s
*sign up for dystopian novels
Unit 1 Vocabulary – Exercise 2 (#5-8)
Discuss Anthem Part 1
Complete Sin Chart (DG)
Read Anthem Part 2
Collectivism vs individualism
Unit 1 Vocabulary – Exercise 2 (#9-12)
Rewrite paragraph on pg. 5 – collective vs individual
Read Anthem Part 3-5
Choices & consequences
PROGRESS REPORTS *NO MG INCLUDED IN AVERAGE
Unit 1 Vocabulary – Exercise 3 (#1-5)
L1/L2 review - controlling image group activity (DG)

3. Warm up Pick up a handout (Anthem Cloze Notes & Vocabulary)
Open your vocabulary book to Unit 1
If you don’t have a vocabulary book … you need one! – For now, open your RWN to the next blank page for Unit 1 vocabulary notes
OPEN HOUSE IS TONIGHT!! REMIND YOUR PARENTS TO COME SEE ME FROM 6-7:30 PM

4. Greek and Latin Roots: Vocabulary Unit 1
invincible
evince
induce
provincial
conducive
deduce

5. Greek and Latin Roots: Vocabulary Unit 1
protracted
retract
impetuous
intractable
petulant
impetus

6. Monday, 10 September 2018
Wildcats will review/learn key vocabulary key to unity & focus in literature

7. Collectivism
Monday
A philosophy in which the group (society) is more important than the individual; the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few

8. Individualism
Monday
A philosophy in which the individual is more important than the group (society); the human individual is of primary importance

9. Objectivism
Monday
A philosophy based upon the idea that there is no greater moral goal than to pursue your own happiness

10. Expository Genre
Monday
Non-fiction writing that explains, informs, or persuades

11. Narrative Genre
Monday
A story or account of events or experiences; may be fiction or non-fiction

12. Theme
Monday
A universal idea stated in one or two words that is evident in a piece of art (literature, music, painting, etc.)

13. Thematic Statement
Monday
A sentence in which the theme of a piece of art (literature, music, painting, etc.) is expressed as a truism that extends beyond that particular piece

14. Dynamic Character A character that undergoes change(s) in a story
Monday
A character that undergoes change(s) in a story

15. Static Character
Monday
A character that stays basically the same throughout a story

16. Author’s Purpose
Monday
The reason(s) behind an author’s choices within a piece of writing; may refer to the primary reason a text was written or to reasons behind word choice, plot, structure, etc.

17. Warm Up: Anthem Vocabulary
Tuesday
Toil (verb) (Part One): work hard without stopping
The plays are about toil and how good it is.
Fathom (verb) (Part Five): to understand
But tonight, for a reason we cannot fathom we wish it were possible to us to know the likeness of our own person.

18. We knew we had been guilty, but now we had a way to atone for it.
Monday
Anthem Vocabulary – on the back of your handout! Draw a picture for each
Transgression (noun) (Part One): violation of a
law or command
The laws say that none among men may be alone, ever and at any time, for this is the great transgression and the root of all evil.
2. Atone (verb) (Part One): to make up for (make amends for) a crime or offense
We knew we had been guilty, but now we had a way to atone for it.

19. The plays are about toil and how good it is.
Anthem Vocabulary
Monday
Toil (verb) (Part One): work hard without stopping
The plays are about toil and how good it is.
Fathom (verb) (Part Five): to understand
But tonight, for a reason we cannot fathom we wish it were possible to us to know the likeness of our own person.

20. Therefore it cannot be destroyed by the whim of one.
Anthem Vocabulary
Monday
Wretch (noun) (Part Seven): one who is unhappy, unfortunate, or despicable
…we have much to say to a wretch who have broken all the laws and who boast of their infamy!
Whim (noun) (Part Seven): a sudden desire or change of mind, particularly one that is unusual or unexpected
Therefore it cannot be destroyed by the whim of one.

21. And my happiness needs no higher aim to vindicate it.
Anthem Vocabulary
Monday
Reverence (noun) (Part Ten): deep respect for someone or something
And yet it stirs no fear within our heart, but only silent reverence and pity.
Vindicate (verb) (Part Eleven): show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified
And my happiness needs no higher aim to vindicate it.

22. Anthem Vocabulary
Monday
Covet (verb) (Part Eleven): deep desire to have or possess something
I covet no man’s soul, nor is my soul theirs to covet.
Depraved (adjective) (Part Eleven): morally corrupt or wicked
It is the word by which the depraved steal the virtue of the good.

23. Anthem anticipation guide
Rate each statement 1-5 (1 – STRONGLY DISAGREE, 2 – DISAGREE, 3 – NEUTRAL, 4 – AGREE, 5 – STRONGLY AGREE). Be prepared to share your reason why!
It is important do what you are told
It’s better to conform than to be different
We should serve society, not our individual interests
Some knowledge is too dangerous to be revealed to society and should be kept secret
When we believe in something strongly, we should stand up for our belief no matter the cost
It’s bad to like some people more than others
Some emotions should not be expressed
A perfect world is a world in which everyone cooperates

24. Themes?
Based on the anticipation guide, what are some potential themes (L2 ideas) that Anthem may address?
Brainstorm as a class – list in PENCIL in the front of your novel
Themes: individualism vs collectivism

25. Closure: Compare/Contrast
Monday
Tape your handout into your RWN
Look back at your notes for collectivism, individualism, and objectivism.
Behind your handout, in your RWN, write 2-3 sentences explaining how the three philosophies are similar and different.

26. Warm up
Unit 1 Vocabulary
Exercise 2 (#1-4)

27. Tuesday, 11 September 2018
Wildcats will draw inferences while READing Anthem with a focus on sins & transgressions

31. Anthem: Part One Read part I Answer bookmark questions!
Tuesday
Read part I
Answer bookmark questions!
Finish for HW if necessary

32. Closure:
Tuesday
What is Ayn Rand’s purpose in using collective pronouns (we, us, our)?

33. Warm up Pick up a “sin chart” slip from the table Unit 1 Vocabulary
Exercise 2 (#5 – 8)

34. Wednesday, 12 September 2018
Wildcats will draw inferences while Reading Anthem with a focus on collectivism VS INDIVIDUALISM

35. Sign up for Dystopian literature circles
TEACHER CHOICE:
Pass around a sign up list with # of slots for each novel
Put up a Google doc and go around the room asking each student which novel, show sign up on screen
Create a google survey for students to fill out & sign up – print QR reader
Others?

36. Fyi: Bring your copy of Anthem to class every day!
Keep up with your bookmark questions:
Part I should be finished
Part II TONIGHT
Dystopian novel in class by Monday, September 17th!

37. Part One: Sin Chart
Discuss Part One text and bookmark questions then complete the sin chart (DG). Think of the consequence as an outcome, not necessarily a punishment.
Sin or Transgression
Why is it forbidden?
What is the consequence? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Teacher choice: have them work together with a clock partner or on her own.
On the back of your sin chart: Why do you think the author refers to these actions as sins? What is the purpose of using this term? What feeling or attitude is created in the reader by the use of the word sin? Write your response in your RWN.

38. Anthem: Part Two Read part II Answer bookmark questions
Wednesday
Read part II
Answer bookmark questions
Finish for HW if necessary

39. Closure:
Wednesday
What is an L2 (abstract, intangible, “big idea”) associated with the word “light”?

40. Warm up Unit 1 Vocabulary Exercise 2 (#9-12)
When you finish, open your RWN to your warm-up section and write today’s date in MLA formatting (13 September 2018)

41. Thursday, 13 September 2018
Wildcats will draw inferences while Reading Anthem with a focus on CHOICES & CONSEQUENCES

42. Fyi: Bring your copy of Anthem to class every day!
Keep up with your bookmark questions:
Part II should be finished
Part III-V TONIGHT
Dystopian novel in class by Monday, September 17th!

43. Part Two: Collectivism v
Part Two: Collectivism v. Individualism Discuss text and bookmark questions then complete the following activity.
Throughout the novel, Rand uses plural nouns and pronouns to highlight the idea of collectivism. Turn to paragraph 5 in part 2 (“And the following day…). Rewrite 1-2 sentences using singular, personal pronouns and nouns then compare the new sentences with the original. How are the meanings similar? How does the change from collective to singular change the tone and impact of the text? Write your response beneath the rewritten text in your RWN.
Break into bullets
Have them pick 1-2 sentences to rewrite

44. Anthem: Parts Three-Five
Thursday
Read parts III-V
Answer bookmark questions
Finish for HW!

45. Closure:
Thursday
What major choice does Equality make in part III and what might be a potential consequence (or outcome) of that choice?

46. Warm up Unit 1 Vocabulary Exercise 3 (#1-5)
While students work, assign group numbers for controlling image activity that follows
There are 9 images, so you will need 9 groups
Share ideas from Wednesday’s closure to review L1/L2 concept before moving to the group activity

47. Friday, 14 September 2018
Wildcats will analyze visual symbols & draw inferences based on their reading of anthem

48. Fyi:
PROGRESS REPORTS UPLOADED TODAY! NO MAJOR GRADES INCLUDED IN AVERAGE 
Bring your copy of Anthem to class every day!
Keep up with your bookmark questions:
Part II should be finished
Part III-V TONIGHT
Dystopian novel in class by Monday, September 17th!
TEACHERS: PRINT THE FOLLOWING SLIDES TO GIVE TO YOUR GROUPS! YOU WILL NEED ONE SLIDE (VISUAL) FOR EACH GROUP. IF YOU TEACH 4 K CLASSES, MAKE 4 COPIES OF SLIDES I plan on making two-sided copies and including the directions (on slide 49) on the back of each image.

49. Controlling Images: Anthem – L1/L2 ideas
Anthem L1 & L2 Review
Controlling Images: Anthem – L1/L2 ideas
Directions: with your group, analyze the controlling image you’ve been given
Develop a list of L2 ideas that are suggested by the image
At least 3
Find supporting evidence from parts I-V (a “quote” from the text) to support your L2 ideas.
Be able to explain your thought process when you share with the class.
TEACHERS: PRINT THE FOLLOWING SLIDES SO YOU CAN GIVE EACH GROUP AN IMAGE

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