Grammar
What are two words that you should never start a sentence with?
and, but, because ...
What does integrating a quote mean?
integrating a quote means smoothly incorporating it into your own writing while maintaining the flow and structure of your own thoughts (The goal is to blend the quote into your work in a way that makes it relevant and enhances the point you are making, rather than interrupting the flow or feeling out of place)
What does Boxer represent?
the working class
What does irony mean?
Something that is the opposite of what we expect
Do you usually put a comma after a transition word?
Always when the transition word appears at the beginning of a sentence you use a comma: However,
Comma(s) may also be used when the transition word is inserted in the middle of a sentence: I enjoy reading books such as novels, for example, mystery stories
List 5 transition words that you can use in your writing
answers will vary
What happens to Boxer in chapter 9?
He collapses while working and the pigs sell him to the local knacker for slaughter
False! Although 'ly' is a common ending of adverbs, this is not always the case.
List 3 things that you should include in an introduction of a paragraph or essay.
answers may vary.
examples: name of book, author, thesis (claim of the paragraph/essay)
if this is an essay for a novel, sometimes a brief summary (1-2 sentences) of the text is important
What is an indent?
&
What button on your computer can you use to create an indent?
An indent is a space that is inserted at the beginning of a paragraph (start of the first line). This helps visually separate paragraphs from one another, making the text easier to read and organized.
To create an indent on your computer, you can press the Tab key (When you press the Tab key on your keyboard, it automatically moves the cursor to the right, creating an indent at the beginning of a new paragraph)
What was the battle of the Cowshed?
Mr. Jones and other neighbors and farmers attempt to retake the farm by force. They see the animals' rebellion as a threat to their control over the land and their way of life.
The animals, under the leadership of Snowball (who plays a central role in organizing the defense), successfully defend the farm.
what is a run-on sentence?
A run-on sentence occurs when two or more complete thoughts are joined together incorrectly, either without punctuation or with just a comma. This results in a sentence that feels overly long, confusing, or difficult to read.
List 5 things that you should avoid doing in academic writing
answers may vary
what do you use if you want to leave a portion of a quote out?
what do you use if you want to change a word or letter?
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What are three ways that Napoleon and Squealer are manipulating the animals?
- food, misinformation, changing the commandments, blaming Snowball (scapegoat), fear,
Describe the differences between adjectives and adverbs (be specific)
Adjectives describe nouns whereas adverbs describe verbs, adjectives AND other adverbs
List 10 instances where you would need to use a capital letter?
Responses will vary
Integrate any quote from the novel "Animal Farm" into a sentence with the proper punctuation, page number, quotation marks, brackets, etc.
Use the whiteboard!
Discuss how the ending of the novel conveys the failure of the Russian Revolution.
The novel ends with the animals realizing that although they overthrew the humans, their lives have not improved. Under Napoleon’s rule, they are worse off than before. This reflects how, after the Russian Revolution, the workers and peasants saw little improvement in their lives, and many suffered under Stalin's rule, despite the promise of a better, equal society.
What is allegory? Is Animal Farm an allegory? How do you know?
Allegories are used to convey a deeper meaning or moral lesson, often through symbolic representation.