January 4, 2016
Do Now

Free-write about your Christmas Break
Vacation for 7 minutes!
Objectives

SWBAT Use a colon to introduce an
example or elaboration.

SWBAT Use a semicolon to link closely
related independent clauses.
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CCRS: PUN 604, PUN 702
REVIEW
Turn and Talk with your shoulder partner
about any usages of colons and
semicolons that you remember from last
year.
 Create an example for each rule that
you remember.
 2 minutes!
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Colons
Colons ( : ) are used:
 Before a list of words, phrases or clauses.
In front of him were the following: mince
pies, holly and other delicious delights.
In this example the items in the list are
separated by commas.
Colons
A colon is also used in a glossary between
a word and its definition. In this
example, the colon preludes a further
explanation of something.
Connective: a word used to join two
parts of a sentence.
Adjective: a word which describes a
noun.
Semi-colons
Semi-colons can be used to join clauses in a
sentence. Sometimes they take the place of
connectives.
John liked jelly and Sam just loved ice
cream.
This sentence could be written:
John liked jelly; Sam just loved ice
cream.
It was a dark night and the moon hid
behind a cloud.
It was a dark night; the moon hid behind
a cloud.
Semi-colons
If the items in the list are longer than one
or two words separate them with a
semi-colon.
The attractions of the park included: a
new roundabout; a short pony ride; a
long slide and an ice-cream stall.
Question???

What is another common example of
semicolons being used in a list?
Listing of city and states.
Over Christmas Break I travelled to the
following places: Miami, Florida; Las
Vegas, Nevada; and Los Angeles,
California.
 OR…
 I travelled to Miami, Florida; Las Vegas,
Nevada; and Los Angeles, California.
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Recap
Colons:


introduce a list;
link two clauses,
when the second
one gives more
information about
the first.
Semi-colons:
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
Separate longer
items in a series.
link two clauses
which are closely
related.
Act as connectives
between two
clauses of equal
weight.
Practice

Complete the handout.
Exit Ticket

Complete the Grammar Handout.

CW Grade: 10 points
Homework
Write 10 sentences using colons and
semicolons. ( 5 each)
 Sentences can be about anything you
want!
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Silent Sustained Reading (20 minutes)
Objectives

SWBAT describe George Orwell and his
purposes of writing Animal Farm.

CCRS: CLR 603 Draw subtle logical
conclusions in more challenging
passages.
Do Now
At a Level 0:
 On your Animal Farm Pre-Reading
Vocabulary handout, copy down the
definitions from the next slide.

Animal Farm Pre-Reading
Vocabulary
Allegory
(noun)
A story that can be interpreted to have a hidden
meaning.
Education
(noun)
The process of giving or receiving systematic
instruction.
Power
(noun)
Hierarchy
(noun)
The ability to influence the behavior of others.
Distribution
(noun)
The way in which things are shared out among a
group of people.
A system where people are ranked in order of
importance. (Some people have more than others)
Animal Farm Unit
Allegory
A story that has a hidden meaning.
 Characters, setting, plot represent or
symbolize something else below the
surface.

Education

A system in society of how people are
formally educated.
Power
The ability to influence others to do
things.
 Who has power? How do they get
power?

Hierarchy
Distribution

The act of giving things out.
George Orwell

Read the article about
George Orwell and
the ‘Writing of Animal
Farm’ with your
shoulder partner.
Stop and jot when
asked to!
 We will compare facts
at the end.

Exit Ticket

Write 2 things that you have learned
about Orwell. What might his purpose
be in writing Animal Farm? What might
you expect to gain from reading the
text? Use 2 colons and semicolons. (1
each)
Homework

None Today 
Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Complete the Grammar Handout
Objectives

SWBAT Explain the primary causes of the
Russian Revolution.

SWBAT identify and describe Karl Marx,
Joseph Stalin, Leon Trotsky,
Socialism/Communism, the Proletariat, and
the Bourgeoisie.
CCRS: CLR 603 Draw subtle logical
conclusions in more challenging passages.
Russian Revolution

As a class, we will read and annotate
the handout.
Russian Revolution
We will watch a 10 minute video
explaining a bit about the Russian
Revolution. WARNING: The video is
CORNY, but I guarantee you will have a
better understanding of the RR and the
purpose of Animal Farm.
 As we are watching, jot down at least
two things you find interesting.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eed_
ppSJdlI
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Exit Ticket
On a sheet of paper do the following:
explain the primary causes of the
Russian Revolution AND identify and
describe Karl Marx, Joseph Stalin, Leon
Trotsky, Socialism/Communism, the
Proletariat, and the Bourgeoisie.
 Use at least 3 semicolons and colons.
 You should use your own words. Do not
copy directly from your handout!!!!
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Homework

Complete Chapter 1 Vocabulary.
Thursday, January 7, 2016

SSR (20 minutes)
Objectives

SWBAT Discuss the concepts of
'Education' and 'Power‘.
Animal Farm Anticipation Guide

Complete the Animal Farm Anticipation
Guide.
SPEED DATING

Number off by 1’s and 2’s
1’s are AGREE
 2’s are DISAGREE

For each statement on the Animal Farm
Anticipation Guide, you will research an
example that illustrates your viewpoint.
(You may need to change your Do Now
answers!)

SPEED DATING
1’s will sit on the outside of the circle.
 2’s will sit on the inside.

1 round = 1 question to debate with your
speed date partner
 Each round is 3 minutes!

End of Class – Highlight Reel

On a half sheet:
 What are three highlights from the
discussions you had with your classmates
on the concepts of Education and Power
today?
 Who challenged your thinking? How?
 CWPA Grade: 10 points
Homework

Study for semicolon, colon, and other
punctuations quiz.
Do Now: Friday, January 8 2016
 Grammar Quiz.
 When finished, begin reading Animal
Farm Chapter 1.
CCRS: CLR 603 Draw subtle logical
conclusions in more challenging
passages.
Homework

Finish Reading chapter 1.