Name_______________________________________________
LA Class____
SS Class____
Animal Farm LA/SS UNIT
Common Assessment #5
Layered curriculum allows you more choice in your assignments. Each layer requires a different level of
thinking. Layer C is the most basic knowledge for the unit. In order to earn a “C” grade (75%), you need
to complete the amount of points required for that layer. Layer B requires you to apply the knowledge
you gained in Layer C. In order to earn a “B” grade (85%), you need to complete the amount of points
required for Layers B and C. Layer A requires you to think critically about the unit, and to make text-totext, text-to-self, and text-to-world connections. In order to earn an “A” grade (95%), you need to
complete the required points for Layers A, B, and C. Electronic copies and directions for each assignment
has been posted on my school web site. DO NOT lose this log sheet! If you lose it, you will be required
to re-do the assignments that were signed off.
THE DEADLINE FOR THIS UNIT IS MAY 17! Late work will NOT be accepted!
Layer C-Basic Knowledge
(Work for this layer may either be neatly written by hand OR typed.)
Assignment Choices
Propaganda Commercial (REQUIRED LA/SS)
Group Work: 2-4 members per group
Propaganda T-shirt & Poster (SS)
Oppression Speech
Revolution Web Worksheet
Good Leader vs. Poor Leader Group Poster Project
Chapter 1 Study Guide
Chapter 2 Study Guide
Chapter 3 Study Guide
Chapter 4 Study Guide
Chapter 5 Study Guide
Chapter 6 Study Guide
Chapter 7 Study Guide
Chapter 8 Study Guide
Chapter 9 Study Guide
Chapter 10 Study Guide
Character Inference Worksheet
Venn Diagram comparing Old Major’s speech to MLK Jr.’s
Guided Imagery: Draw an important scene in the book
Total Points for Layer C (300 required)
Points
Points
Possible Earned
150
25
25
25
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
15
15
15
Teacher’s
Initials
Thomas
Layer B-Application
(All work for this layer MUST be type if submitted for a language arts grade.)
Assignment Choices
Write 5 commandments for your ideal government. Write a paragraph
for each commandment explaining why it should be part of an ideal
government. (SS)
Create a Wordle from an important scene in the book. Wordle must
consist of a minimum of 25 words. Write a paragraph explaining why
this scene is important. Make sure you include page numbers for the
scene you use. Also, give the scene a title.
Create a soundtrack with 5 songs for the book. Write a paragraph for
each song explaining how it relates to the book. Make sure to include
the title and artist for each song. Also, don’t forget to give your
soundtrack a “creative” title.
Create a chart comparing the characteristics of a dictatorship to a
democracy, using at least three real-world examples of both
governments (three democracies and three dictatorships). Write a
persuasive paragraph outlining which government is more beneficial. (SS)
Total Points for Layer B (60 required)
Points
Points
Possible Earned
20
Teacher’s
Initials
Thomas
20
20
20
Thomas
Layer A-Critical Thinking
Your project will need to address one essential question. If you decide to come up with your own
essential question, you need to get approval from Mrs. Clarke before you begin working on your project.
Essential Question Choices
What makes a good leader?
How does power corrupt?
Is total equality possible?
What makes a successful nation/society?
Assignment Choices
Create a 3-5 minute Animoto or Go Animate video that answers an
essential question for the book.
Create a 2-3 minute Paperslide Presentation that answers an essential
question for the book.
Total Points for Layer A (40 required)
Points
Possible
40
Points
Earned
Teacher’s
Initials
40
Total Points for Unit
IMPORTANT DATES (REVISED 4/30/13)
Tuesday, April 30th: Reader’s Workshop – chapters 1-3
Wednesday, May 1st: Language Arts Post Test II Day #1 (Computer Lab)
Thursday, May 2nd: Language Arts Post Test II Day #2 (Computer Lab)
Friday, May 3rd: Reader’s Workshop – chapters 4 - 6 (PROGRESS CHECK #1)
Monday, May 6th: Reader’s Workshop – chapters 7 & 8
Tuesday, May 7th: Independent Work Day (Complete “Good/Poor Leader” group posters)
Wednesday, May 8th: Write To Learn Post Test Day #1
Thursday, May 9th: Write To Learn Post Test Day #2 (Independent Work Day)
Friday, May 10th: Reader’s Workshop – chapters 9 & 10 (PROGRESS CHECK #2)
Monday, May 13th: Independent Work Day
Tuesday, May 14th: Independent Work Day (Video Recording Opportunity #1)
Wednesday, May 15th: Independent Work Day (Video Recording Opportunity #2)
Thursday, May 16th: Independent Work Day (Video Recording Opportunity #3)
Friday, May 17th: ALL UNGRADED WORK FOR THE UNIT IS DUE!
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