Day 2: Anthem

1) Journal: “Loss of Technology” Write a letter to Equality explaining how the technology that existed during the Unmentionable Times was lost. Turn journals in when you finish. 100 word minimum. (There is no right or wrong answer to this. This is creative writing - your own ideas. The reason is not given in the book.)

2) Students had 10 minutes to share and discuss Chapter 1-5 questions.

3) Chapter 1-5 quiz

4) Chapter 1-5 Vocabulary Practice: Complete a vocabulary activity (lime green packet) of your choice for each of the 6 words. 10 minutes in class. If you don't finish, it's homework.

5) Character sketches and metaphors for Equality and Liberty. In groups, students...

•Write everything your group knows about Equality. Give at least 2 quotes for support.
•If Equality were an animal, which animal would he be? Why?
•If Equality were a color, which color would he be? Why?

•Write everything your group knows about Liberty. Give at least 2 quotes for support.
•If Liberty were an animal, which animal would she be? Why?
•If Liberty were a color, which color would she be? Why?
We will continue to add to this after finishing each section of the book.

6) Term and Definition on left; Illustrations in Anthem on right column (handout given last class)

• A quote illustrating (an example of) collectivism on page 19: “We are one in all and all in one. There are no men but only the great WE.”
• Find an quote that illustrates altruism on page 22.
• Find a quote that illustrates conformity on page 21.
• Find a quote that illustrates obedience on page 22.
  

7) Chapters 6-9 Vocabulary (students copied these definitions onto new Chapter VI-IX handout)

•7. illustrious adj. notably outstanding, famous
•8. infamy n. reputation of the worst kind
•9. boon n. blessing; benefit
•10. whim n. a sudden, impulsive action
•11. torrent n. a rushing, violent, or abundant and unceasing stream of anything
•12. ecstasy n. extreme happiness
•13. solitude n. state of being alone; seclusion

HOMEWORK:
•Finish Chapter 1-5 Vocabulary; find examples of altruism, conformity, and obedience on pages 21 & 22.
•Read Chapters 6-9
•Prepare for a quiz over Chapters 6-9 and 1-5 vocabulary