On Monday we handed in our Part 2 chapter 1-4 questions from 1984. In addition we worked on quiet reading of 1984.
On Tuesday we made the physical book using cardboard and all different sizes of paper.
Today, Wednesday, students handed in their 1/2 page story idea. Then students were given a two page assignment on dreams: in the assignment students were asked specific questions about Winston's dreams. The assignment is entitled "The Dream World of Winston Smith."
Then we visited AHE for the third time. We had our pictures taken with our little buddies. Students did illustrations with their buddies; also, students gathered feedback and ideas to further their stories.
Due dates: students must have read to the end of Part 2, Chapter 8 by Monday, June 7th (be prepared for a quiz -- Oh, here's some tips for the quiz that we'll likely do on Monday -- make sure you note what Winston asks O'Brien when he leaves his apartment. Oh, and how does Winston know that Syme has been vaporized?)
Due dates: students must complete their worksheet by Monday, June 7th.
For Friday, students will work on The Dream World of Winston Smith handout, read their novels quietly (read to chapter 8 by Monday), and/or work on their storybooks (which are due June 16th)
The Dream World of Winston Smith handout looks something like this:
THE DREAM WORLD OF WINSTON SMITH
George Orwell uses dreams as a literary device frequently in 1984. This device is employed for a number of purposes:
· To flashback important information about the character’s past or history of the society
· To foreshadow certain events in the plot to create suspense
· To characterize Winston more thoroughly and deeply, especially on the psychological level
Reread the dreams listed below. On your paper: write down the title of the dream; summarize the key details of the dream; determine whether the dream functions as flashback or foreshadowing and explain why you think this is; and tell how the dream helps the reader extend his/her understanding of Winston as a character.
• ü Dream of O’Brien (Part 1, Chapter 2,)
• ü Dream of mother and sister (Part 1, Chapter 3,)
• ü Dream of the Golden Country (Part 1, Chapter 3,)
• ü Dream of the Rat (Part 2, Chapter 4,p.151)
• ü Dream of mother and sister (Part 2, Chapter 7,)
