Week of January 11-15, 2010

Monday, Jan. 11:
-Bellwork (Journals): Do you think our society is closer to utopia or dystopia? What? 2 paragraph minimum.
-Literacy test
-Assign groups and pass out books
-Explain reading logs and discussion questions
-Begin reading
LOTF: p. 7-31
1984: p. 1-29

Tuesday, Jan. 12:
-Bellwork (Journals): What was your first impression of your book? Do you have any predictions? 2 paragraph minimum.
-Discussion groups from yesterday's reading
-Reading
LOTF: p. 32-47
1984: p. 29-48

Wednesday, Jan. 13:
-Bellwork (Journals): What aspects of your daily life seem like they could be described as "dystopian" in nature? Make a list and explain why each one could be considered dystopian.
-Discussion groups from yesterday's reading
-Reading
LOTF: p. 48-57
1984: p. 48-81

Thursday, Jan. 14:
-Bellwork (Journals): Who is your favorite character so far in your book? Why? 2 paragraph minimum
-Discussion groups from yesterday's reading
-Reading
LOTF: p. 58-75
1984: 81-104

Friday, Jan. 15:
-Bellwork (Journals): Who is your least favorite character so far in your book? Why? 2 paragraph minimum
-Discussion groups from yesterday's readings
-Reading
LOTF: p. 76-94
1984: 105-136