Animal Farm Unit

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Layered curriculum allows you more choice in your assignments. Each layer
requires a different level of thinking. Layer C is the most basic knowledge for the
unit. In order to earn a “C” grade, you need to complete the amount of points
required for that layer. Layer B requires you to apply the knowledge you gained in
Layer C. In order to earn a “B” grade, you need to complete the amount of points
required for that layer. Layer A requires you to think critically about the unit, and to
make text-to-text, text-to-self, and text-to-world connections. In order to receive an
“A” grade, you need to complete the required points for Layer A. You may NOT
move on to a new layer until you have filled the requirements for the previous one.
DO NOT lose this paper! If you lose it, you will be required to re-do the assignments
that were signed off.

THE DEADLINE FOR THIS UNIT IS DECEMBER 11!

Layer C-Basic Knowledge

Assignment Points Points Teacher’s

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Chapter 1 Study Guide 20
Chapter 2 Study Guide 20
Chapter 3 Study Guide 20
Chapter 4 Study Guide 20
Chapter 5 Study Guide 20
Chapter 6 Study Guide 20
Chapter 7 Study Guide 20
Chapter 8 Study Guide 20
Chapter 9 Study Guide 20
Chapter 10 Study Guide 20
Fable 15
Revolution Drama(participation) 15
Character Inference Worksheet 15
Revolution Flashcards ( 10 key figures and events in the 15
Russian Revolution)
Venn Diagram comparing Old Major’s speech to MLK Jr.’s 15
Character Inference Worksheet 15
Revolution Flashcards ( 10 key figures and events in the 15
Russian Revolution)
Venn Diagram comparing Old Major’s speech to MLK Jr.’s 15
Oppression Speech 15
Guided Imagery: Draw an important scene in the book 15
*Comprehension Quiz #1 10
*Comprehension Quiz #2 10
*Comprehension Quiz #3 10
Total Points for Layer C (300 required)
*Mandatory

Layer B-Application

Assignment Points Points Teacher

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Write 5 commandments for your ideal government. Write 25
a paragraph for each commandment explaining why it
should be part of an ideal government.
Create a Wordle from an important scene in the book. 25
Write a page explaining why this scene is important.
Create an advertisement poster using a propaganda 25
technique. Write a page explaining how the propaganda
technique affects the ad.
Create a soundtrack with 5 songs for the book. Write a 25
paragraph for each song explaining how it relates to the
book.
Create a chart comparing the characteristics of a 25
dictatorship to a democracy, using at least three real-
world examples of both governments (three democracies
and three dictatorships). Write a persuasive paragraph
outlining which government is more beneficial.
Total Points for Layer B (50 required)

Layer A-Critical Thinking: Essential Question

What makes a good leader?

You may come up with your own essential question. Make sure I approve it before
you begin your project.

Assignment Points Points Teache

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Create a powerpoint (15 slides) that answers an essential 30
question for the book
Create a poster that answers an essential question for 30
the book
Create a video (6-8 minutes) that answers an essential 30
question for the book
Conduct three interviews related to an essential question 30
for the book. Write an interview article (2 pages)
reporting your results (turn in notes with article).
Write a 3-4 page paper that answers an essential 60
question for the book
Total Points for Layer A (60 required)
Total Points for Unit /400