ANIMAL FARM
by George Orwell
MOCKINGJAY
by Suzanne Collins
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins is the third in the Hunger Games Trilogy. It is the most political of the series and it delves into the complicated nature of revolutions and the leaders who take control to "change" society. Whether or not you have read this novel before, we will use this opportunity to discuss the themes, deeper meaning and relevant connections to historical/ current events as a class. There will be screenings of both films and discussion surrounding the first two books before we begin, so that we can all be on the same page, whether you have read the whole series of novels or not. After we complete the book, we will celebrate with a walking fieldtrip to the theater and watch Mockingjay Part 1 as a team.
As we read Mockingjay, we will take on different book club roles each week (a structure that we will use throughout the rest of the year). You will get to practice and meet with many different students during this first class/ team session of book club discussions.
Book Club Role Sheet (Try on a New Role Each Week)
PART I: "The Ashes" Chapter 1-5(72) Chapter 6-9(134)
PART II: "The Assault" Chapter 10-14(203) Chapter 15-18(261)
PART III: "The Assassin" Chapter 19-23(329) Chapter 23-Epilogue
Animal Farm is a classic allegorical novel (based off of the Russian Revolution of 1917) written by George Orwell. It is a politically charged, satirical novel looking at the unraveling of a revolution, the best intentions gone awry, the challenges of communism/ ideals of socialism, and the dangers of fascism and dictatorships. George Orwell is an anti-fascist who fought against fascism in the Spanish Revolution.
Full Text:
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5
Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10
Questions: (Character List and Character Journal Description)
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 - 4 Chapter 5
Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10
Animal Farm Tic Tac Toe Activities
As we begin our discussion of the purpose and power of allegory, we will read and discuss some of Dr. Seuss's strongest examples including The Sneetches and The Butter Battle Book.
Aesop's Fables are also great examples of allegorical stories. Fables have a moral at the end, though. What is the moral of Animal Farm?
Historical Documents & Current Events
