Assignment Calendar

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

'1984' vs. the Real World

Could '1984' really happen?  Using the chart linked below, try to find examples in the real world that match up with events and elements from the book.

'1984' Comparison Chart

The completed chart is due January 12th.

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

'1984' - Character Facebook Project

Your Character Facebook Project is due on Monday, December 14.  Remember you are to use the eBook (linked below) and appropriate internet resources to find biographical information about your chosen character from '1984.'

Here is the assignment explanation and the Facebook page template:

'1984' Character Facebook Project

Good luck!

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

'1984' Audio Book

The links below will take you to audio recordings of the book, divided into Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.  There is also a link to the full book (but it's 9+ hours long).

'1984' Part 1

'1984' Part 2

'1984' Part 3

'1984' Full Recording (NOT recommended)

Monday, November 30, 2015

'1984' eBook Link

We will be reading '1984' in class, which means you will not be signing out a book.  Please use this link to access an eBook version for reading outside of class in the event of a missed day (or if you wish to read ahead).

1984 Ebook

This was downloaded from www.planetebook.com, a free eBook site.

What is a satire?

'1984' is considered a "satire" by many readers and critics.  Use this information to help you understand what a satire is, and what makes '1984' such a good example.

Satire information

1984 - Quick Write Questions

As you see on the assignment calendar, we will do "Quick Write" questions on certain chapters of '1984' as we read.

Quick Write Questions need a three-part answer:
1 - Claim: Answer the question or state your claim
2 - Evidence: Back up your claim or your answer with proof from the text, including page numbers
3 - Connect: Wrap it up, make it make sense, give it some context, or explain it in real-world terms


Use this link for catching up on missed assignments.

Charting '1984'

We will use the charts in this folder to track information about '1984' as we read the novel in class:

1984 - Guided Reading Charts

Utopias Versus Dystopias

Use this link to take you to important background information on utopias and dystopias before reading '1984.'

Utopias and Dystopias - November 2015

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Leadership Essay

The necessary materials for writing your Leadership Essay can be found here:

Leadership Essay November 2015 - assignment files

Your final essay is due on Monday, November 30th.