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The Fertility Cycle & Animal Farm

The Fertility Cycle & Animal Farm. Ms. Mitchell Freshman Literature Andover High School. DO NOW!. Brainstorm for 3 minutes on what comes to mind when you hear the phrase “fertility cycle.” Even if you’re stumped—try!. Fertility Cycle. The Fertility Cycle. Example: beauty & the beast.

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The Fertility Cycle & Animal Farm

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  1. The Fertility Cycle & Animal Farm Ms. Mitchell Freshman Literature Andover High School

  2. DO NOW! • Brainstorm for 3 minutes on what comes to mind when you hear the phrase “fertility cycle.” Even if you’re stumped—try! Fertility Cycle

  3. The Fertility Cycle

  4. Example: beauty & the beast Birth: Adam turns the old woman away and is turned into a beast

  5. Example: beauty & the beast Life/Growth/Maturation: The Beast meets Belle and through their relationship grows and matures into a kind and gentle creature.

  6. Example: beauty & the beast Death: Dies in the fight with Gaston, Belle utters “I love you.”

  7. Example: beauty & the beast Rebirth: Adam is changed from a beast and is reborn as his former human self

  8. Do Now! • What is an example from literature or film that you have seen the fertility cycle? • Hint: It may not be the same character that dies and is then reborn! It might not even be a character at all but an idea or concept!

  9. Animal farm Ms. Mitchell Freshman Literature

  10. Think! • What makes a good leader? Give an example. • What makes a bad leader? Give an example. • What happens when people get too much power? • What are some absolutes in life? • For example: pregnancy. You can’t be “a little pregnant” you either are, or you aren’t.

  11. Groups

  12. Create! • You are creating your own society. Think of all the rules that would be important for a well governed, safe, productive, and happy society. You may want to consider your power structure (Elected leader? Group-governed? Etc.), your division of labor (does everyone fend for themselves or are people responsible for certain tasks, etc). • Now: Create a list of the 10 most important rules for your society. • You have 15 minutes. Go.

  13. Group Think • Agree or Disagree: Life would be better if everyone was equal? • Is it possible to achieve complete equality? Why or why not? • What problems do/would we run into if we attempted equality for all? • What rights in the US do we as a society, or you as an individual, hold dear? • Which rights would you be willing to give up for the betterment of society?

  14. Animal Farm • A novel by George Orwell • Follows animals on Jones Farm who overthrow the farmer and create their own society. • Animals can speak and act like humans • Is an allegory for Russiain1917 but can be used asanallegory for all rebellions. • Deals with issues of power,leadership, persuasion, politics, and corruption

  15. Allegory • What is an allegory? • Allegory: a poem, play, picture, etc., in which the apparent meaning of the characters and events is used to symbolize a deeper moral or spiritual meaning • What might be other names for allegories? • What are some allegories you’ve read or heard of? • What is the significance of an allegory?

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