ANIMAL FARM AUDITIONS

Not literally.  This is your place to discuss which actor you would cast in the role of which animal in a hypothetical animated version of Animal Farm.  For example:

Farmer Jones - Tim Blake Nelson.  He played Delmar in "O Brother..." and Mr Pendanski in "Holes."  I like the idea of Jones being a funny-looking, bumbling idiot.  Plus I'd like to see Nelson get mean.

You can also comment on other people's posts.  You get one extra credit point for every thoughtful and topical comment.  If your topic generates discussion from 3 different people, you get an extra point.  You can earn up to six extra credit points towards the Essay Test with this discussion

RULE #1: You may not make any negative or sardonic comments about someone else's choices ("You're wrong; Spongebob would make a horrible Boxer!").  You may ask questions ("So why would Spongebob make a good Boxer?") or discuss your preferences ("I think Mr Krabs would be better, because he's pretty tough").
RULE #2: You do not talk about fight club.

ANIMAL FARM Essay Test

Choose TWO questions. Answer each in a one-page essay (300+ words).

Each essay must have at least three quotes (at least two must come from the book) with page citations.  If you quote a website or other research, make sure to give the url at the end of the essay.

The test is worth 60 points.  Your essay will be scored using the standard rubric (half points, no intro or conclusion).

Good luck, and have fun!

1. CHARACTERIZATION

Write a character analysis of one or two of the major (named) characters. Use examples of both DIRECT and INDIRECT characterization.

2. ALLEGORY

"Animal Farm" was based on events of the Russian Revolution. What other event could be symbolized by the book? You may choose no more than two historical events.

3. POLITICS

Explain how the governance of the farm evolved throughout the book. Use terminology from your notes.

4. AUTHOR

Read the biographical information of George Orwell (p.150-153). What character from Animal Farm best represents his life?

http://quizlet.com/16627807/whos-who-on-mount-olympus-flash-cards/

Odyssey Take-Home Test

DENNIS'S ODYSSEY TAKE-HOME TEST

Answer three of the five questions in paragraph form.  You may write or type your answers, and submit on paper or by email.

For each question, cite at least one example from the book (Page, Line).

eg: Penelope told Euryclea to make the bed (894, 127).

1.       Explain how Odysseus is both WISE and FOOLISH as a hero.

2.       Compare and contrast Odysseus and Telemachus.

3.       How did Odysseus's journeys and adventures change his character?

4.       We saw how The Odyssey was adapted into a major motion picture (Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?).  Explain another work of literature or narrative media (film, TV, etc) that you feel reflects plt, character, or themes from The Odyssey.  Cite at least three parallels to that text.

5.       Explain how the theme of "home" is illustrated in The Odyssey.

Hey, folks!

HERE is a link to a Quizlet page which covers all the characters you'll need to know for the test over the Odyssey.  The test will be Wednesday.

Cultural Mythology Presentations

I have been really impressed with everybody's powerpoint and live presentations so far!  Your hard work the past couple of weeks has really paid off.

Here's the grading breakdown for the projects.  No rubric, just a point list.  +1 point for each instance you have, -1 for every glaring omission.

5 – Supernatural entities (gods, goddesses, etc)

3 – myth stories referenced or alluded to

5 – heroic quest stages

8 – categories of mythology addressed (from comparative sheet)

4 – references to other cultures

5 – style/appearance

5 – live presentation

5 – 3/2/1 peer review of somebody else's project

40 total