WEEK 9: Novel Unit "1984"

RESOURCES: Syllabus, 1984 Audio-book , Vocab List-Oct 6th, 1984 online novel, 1984 Viewing Guide, Research Paper-1984

MONDAY
W-up: N/A

SPIRIT WEEK: PJ'S 

1. Go to www.usatestprep.com and complete any incomplete assignments for partial credit (50%).
2. Read part 1, Chapter 1 of the novel 1984.
3. Complete vocab list for novel (see resources)

HW DUE 10/3:

1.) Notebook Check tomorrow October 3rd.

TUESDAY
W-up: Context Clues

1. Finish reading Part 1, Chapter 1 of 1984 & complete vocab from last class
2. Complete one of the three choices for chapter 1 lab assignment.

WEDNESDAY
W-up: Claims

1. Present HW to class (see: chapter 1 lab assignment.)
2. RACER: Should US government monitor online communication of US citizens.
   

THURSDAY-FRIDAY

1. Finish reading chapter 1 of 1984 
2. Watch documentary CitizenFour and compare Big Brother in the novel 1984 to the Patriot Act signed into law into the US after 9/11 granting the government unlimited access to our online communications.
3. Writers Workshop: Revise RACER paragraph by adding one fact from the documentary CitizenFour.

HW DUE 10/9: 
1.) Vocab List due Monday
2.) Revised RACER par. with facts from CitizenFour due Mon.
3.) USATEST PREP: Claims Practice
4.) Sign permission slip and bring $8 on Monday 9th for opportunity to get out of class to watch a play.  Also get a missing homework grade for attending.  MONDAY IS LAST DAY TO BRING $$$