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Chapter 1
Chapter 1
You will become familiar with the opening chapter, as well as with the historical character of Karl Marx. You will also read two texts of different genres (the novel and a historical speech), and then be able to identify and explain what is emphasized in each.
You will become familiar with the opening chapter, as well as with the historical character of Karl Marx. You will also read two texts of different genres (the novel and a historical speech), and then be able to identify and explain what is emphasized in each.
Step 1: Read chapter 1.
Step 1: Read chapter 1.
step 2
step 2
Karl Marx Notes
Copy these notes.
Step 3: Discussion
Step 3: Discussion
>>Do you sympathize with the animals’ complaints and goals? Why or why not?
>>Do you sympathize with the animals’ complaints and goals? Why or why not?
>>Are there any groups within your own society who have situations similar to that of the animals?
>>Are there any groups within your own society who have situations similar to that of the animals?
>>How is Old Major’s speech similar to any political speeches you have ever heard or studied?
>>How is Old Major’s speech similar to any political speeches you have ever heard or studied?
Step 4: Chapter One Analysis
Step 4: Chapter One Analysis
Part 1. Character Development
Part 1. Character Development
There are various characters introduced in this chapter. In order to help you keep track of each, complete the "Who Is Who" handout in your student workbook. Work with your partner.
There are various characters introduced in this chapter. In order to help you keep track of each, complete the "Who Is Who" handout in your student workbook. Work with your partner.
Part 2. Rhetorical Analysis Practice
Part 2. Rhetorical Analysis Practice
One of our main focuses while reading is analyzing the use of language as a tool.
One of our main focuses while reading is analyzing the use of language as a tool.
First, watch this video (take notes, especially on persuasive techniques) to review rhetorical appeals. Use this document if you need a refresher.
First, watch this video (take notes, especially on persuasive techniques) to review rhetorical appeals. Use this document if you need a refresher.
Next, begin analyzing the language used in chapter 1 by using the "Rhetoric" page in your student workbook. This handout has several examples and definitions of persuasive techniques writers and speakers use in order to sway their audience.
Next, begin analyzing the language used in chapter 1 by using the "Rhetoric" page in your student workbook. This handout has several examples and definitions of persuasive techniques writers and speakers use in order to sway their audience.
Last, make a copy of this analysis sheet and fill it out for Old Major's speech.
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