Reading Assignment for 2/28/11

For tomorrow, please read through Chapter 6 in Animal Farm, as well as complete Study Guide Questions through Chapter 6.

Reading Assignment for 2/16/11

Please read Animal Farm through Chapter 2 and complete all Study Guide questions for the first two chapters.

Journal #22: Analysis of Old Major's Speech

1.  Re-read Old Major's Speech in Chapter One.  Please make a list of his various arguments.  For each argument, say whether he is using logos or pathos.


2.  What evidence of Old Major's ethos appears in Chapter One.  Why do the other animals trust him?

(10 points)

Reading Assignment for Animal Farm

Please read through Chapter 1 of Animal Farm for tomorrow.

 

Communism/Socialism vs. Capitalism

After completing the two Frayer Models for defining Communism/Socialism and Capitalism, on binder paper, please list 3 pros and 3 cons for both Communism/Socialism and Capitalism.  You may do this in chart form.  Feel free to use the internet to help you with this task.

Journal #20: Final Questions on Things Fall Apart

1.  Explain how Okonkwo is a tragic hero.  (A tragic hero is a main character who has a flaw that eventually leads to his or her downfall).  -1 paragraph

2.  Why do you think that Achebe called this novel Things Fall Apart?  -1 paragraph

Taking It Global Youth Organization

Link to Taking It Global

Fall Semester Student Survey Results

38 students responded to a survey on the effectiveness of the Global Studies Program at Fortuna High.  If you would like to view the results, click on the following link:

Link to Fall 2010 Student Survey Results

Update on Protests in Egypt

New York Times "TimesCast" from February 3

Reflective Writing Assignment on Revolution

At least 2 paragraphs.  What would cause you to revolt?  What kind of revolution would you join?  Would it be a revolution against your government, against parents, other Americans?