1984 READING SCHEDULE 2017
*Page numbers will vary based on which book you have! Make sure you read the assigned chapters!*
PART I: DUE:
Chapter 1 we will read this in class
Chapters 2-5 Mon April 10
Chapters 6-8 Wed/Thurs April 12/13
PART II: DUE:
Chapter 1 -2 Mon April 17
Chapter 3-4 Thurs/Fri April 20/21
Chapter 5-8 Mon April 24
Chapter 9, pgs 179-184 (finish in class) Weds/Thurs April 26/27
Chapter 10 (in class) Weds/Thurs April 26/27
PART III: DUE
Chapter 1-2 Mon May 1
Chapter 3 Weds/Thurs May 3/4
Chapter 4-5 Mon May 8
Chapter 6 Fri May 12
1984 DISCUSSION BOARD ASSIGNMENT
Along with reading this book and being prepared for general quizzes (aka reading checks), you also need to use your technological skills for our online discussion boards. This activity is preparing you for upper levels of school as well as continuing our conversations from class while you are at home.
Your posts should include information from one of the following areas, and need to be analytical in nature, not just for clarification. Do not post about the same category more than once!
· Themes
· Setting
· Characterization
· Conflict
· Language
· Passage Analysis
· Connections to other literary works or the modern day
Your question should directly cite phrases or sentences or perhaps even short paragraphs (marked with a page number in parentheses after the quote) in the QUESTIONS. When possible, use the text in your ANSWERS as well. DO NOT TAKE QUESTIONS FROM THE INTERNET!
You will sign up for Part I, II, or III for writing a question, but will need to reply to questions for EVERY PART. You must reply to 2 questions per section of reading.
When posting your question, you must provide your name, a title, and the Part #.
When responding, take note of whose questions you respond to, for clarification if necessary.
Question due dates: (one time) Posting due dates:
(one time on your assigned date) (2 replies/person EVERY TIME)
PART I- Fri April 14 Monday April 17
PART II- Fri April 28 Monday May 1
Part III- Fri May 12 Monday May 15
Discussion Questions are due by midnight on the assigned Fridays.
Discussion Responses are due by midnight on the assigned Mondays.
RUBRIC FOR ONLINE QUESTIONS AND REPLIES
*For both the questions and responses, I am looking for content, effort, and timeliness!*
QUESTION
Category / 10 / 8 / 7 / 6 / 51 Original post- Depth of knowledge and originality / Clearly displays knowledge of the assigned text, uses the text itself as a guide, quoting passages, is thought provoking and ignites discussion, original question / Shows some level of thought and analysis about the text, though not on the level of a 5 response, refers to text and stirs discussion, perhaps not as original / Is a basic question, perhaps repeating another post, or rewording a question from the directions. Shows minimum level of thought, minimal response needed to answer / Is a basic copy of a general question that has no tie to the text directly, could have been asked about any work of literature. Minimal response would answer the question / Does not post an original question or topic.
RESPONSES
Category / 10 / 8 / 7 / 6 / 52 Responses to other posts, depth of discussion in responses, not simplified answers / Responses are insightful, helpful to answering the posted question, and show great care and knowledge of text, provide added discussion / Responses are helpful, clearly aligned to the question or topic, and provide additional information but not as insightful / Responses are sometimes generic, sometimes provide extra detail, and do not seem to stray from original post’s topic / Responses are rather generic overall, with little thought or effort given to the question. One or two word answers would fit here. / Missing 1 or more responses, and even if the majority are insightful did not follow directions.
Grammatically appropriate/correct
MLA Citation / No grammar errors are evident in the posts, citation is correct (for questions) / Grammar errors are minimal, MLA errors but citation is present / Perhaps words are misspelled or misused but post is well-written, no attempt at MLA citation / Grammar errors are abundant but still able to decipher question, no MLA citation / Grammatically the question or topic makes no sense and contains multiple errors, not cited
Directions for Turnitin.com Discussion Boards
§ Log in to YOUR turnitin.com account with your unique password and e-mail (that you signed up for)
§ On your home page, click on Honors English 9 class
§ Along the top of the page, you’ll see a tab for “Discussion”. Click on this tab.
§ Click “Post a New Topic” to post your original questions. Once you’ve posted, I’ll approve and they will appear on the discussion board.
§ To reply, click on a post topic, when looking at the discussion board, then reply to the post of your choice, whether the original or a student’s response to the original question. I do not need to approve your replies. Be careful to proofread before you post!
Sample Question:
In Part I, Syme explains to Winston the “notion of goodness and badness”, telling Winston this incredibly vast idea will ultimately be “covered by [only] six words.” (Orwell 46). In this passage, Syme explains to Winston how the final dictionary of Newspeak will look. What do you feel is the purpose of cutting down words and how does it relate to today and the world of 1984?
Sample answers to this question:
Response 1: In the text Syme states, "Don't you see that the whole aim of Newspeak is to narrow the range of thought? In the end we shall make thoughtcrime literally impossible, because there shall be no words in which to express it" (Orwell 46). I believe that this is just another attempt by Big Brother to eliminate the notion of any rebellion; he probably believes that for ideas to exist, there must be words to describe it. In that case, this would be an excellent idea. This could be the very reason Winston prefers to think with Oldspeak; he wants the have his own ideas and thoughts. Oldspeak relates to the current English language; English has an overabundance of words that express the same things. This allows us to articulate our ideas and express them.
*This is a quality answer since the author responds to the question and uses support from the text.
Response 2: I like your point! Immediately when I read this I remembered in our last classroom discussion we talked about instant gratification, and how it does not allow for implications. I think Syme and Big Brother want to eliminate implications, because they know that implications provoke thought. Also, having the ability to apply something without actually saying it can give a person the ability to communicate undesirable things. Even the Los Angeles Times admits in their article "People looked to him when they were joking, when they were flirting, when they wanted to spare someone's feelings when they wanted to hurt someone's feelings" (Iyer 1). In Newspeak, people cannot joke, flirt, or affect anyone's feelings.
*This is an excellent response because not only does the author respond to the question but also to connects to previous learning in class: a discussion and two articles.
PLEASE NOTE: YOUR QUESTION, AS WELL AS YOUR RESPONSES, SHOULD INCLUDE PROPERLY CITED AND SKILLFULLY EMBEDDED TEXTUAL EVIDENCE.