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Above: Another scene from the older version of the movie. This picture shows Winston eating in the cafeteria with Julia. Above the table can be seen a telescreen, probably barking out details about how statistics show productions have increased, and how Oceania's economy is thriving. This is the kind of propoganda that Stalin fed to the people of Russia during the Russian Revolution in a newspaper known as "Pravda", meaning, "the truth". All Pravda contained was a bunch of lies to convince citizens they were far better off than they throught, despite the fact that many were starving.

Above: Winston's diary entry. Winston at this stage in the book is convinced that he has the right to make his own choices. As the book continues, he'll learn that only the government can make choices for him. 

Monday April 21st- Friday April 25th.

              Big Brother is watching you.....    

(Week 1 of Senior speeches begins THIS week, make sure you're prepared!)

WE WILL MEET ON WEDNESDAY APRIL 23RD THIS WEEK ONLY DUE TO STAR TESTING: 82 MINUTE CLASSES. WE MEET FROM 9:21 - 10:43 A.M.

Due THIS lab day: 7 senior speeches. The rubric for the speeches is at the bottom of this page. A 1-page report on the living conditions in Oceania is also due. Be sure it is PRINTED before class. If you have AP testing, email it before class, or stop by before class. 

In-Class: We will begin with those people presenting their speeches first. Be prepared for a test on what you have read so far. 

Assignments: Continue preparing your senior speech, if you are due in the next 2 weeks. The list is once again, below. Please be sure you are here on the date assigned. Failure to show will result in an automatic loss of 25% of the grade. 

Continue reading the novel, 1984 up to page 185. 

Please TYPE up a page explaining how Winston and Julia begin their relationship. Why is their relationship so dangerous? How are they even able to sustain a romance, and what steps do they take to make sure they do not get caught?

Links:  A break-down of events and characters in the novel, 1984. This may help in your understanding.

         George Orwell Resources

         Background that explains English Socialism

         Internet Links & Resources on 1984. 

Speech Schedule: 

A

Speech Content

Student recites meaningful section from a work of literature studied during school

Clear explanation of significance of oral  interpretation

Personal reflection integrated throughout speech

Speaking lasts about 3-5 minutes

Introduction and conclusion tie the speech together

Delivery of Speech

Fluent delivery; few breaks in fluency

Clear organization

Skillful use of hand gestures and movement  

Sustained, confident eye contact

Superior use of language (word choice)

Skillful reference to notes  

Strong introduction & conclusion tied together

Appropriate pacing & vocal variety

Recitation uses excellent intonation

Business Attire  

  B

Speech analyzes a specific work of writing for each academic year

Relationship between writing/school and personal growth may not be explained

Recites meaningful section from a work of literature studied during school

Explanation of significance of literature adequate

Speaking lasts at least 3-5 minutes

Introduction and conclusion at least attempted, but may seem forced

Few hesitations; some verbal static

Appropriate use of language (word choice)

Clear organization

Some use of hand gestures, though awkward

Limited movement, but poised

Some strong eye contact maintained

Some reliance on notes during speech

Appropriate pacing & vocal variety, even during the literature recitation

Business Casual Attire

C  

Lacks any personal reflection during the speech

Literature recitation is brief and is performed without much explanation as to significance

Everything is present, but underdeveloped/brief

Speaking lasts at least 3 ½ minutes

May be missing an interesting intro. or conclusion

Hesitations and empty words don’t prevent comprehension

Acceptable use of language (word choice)

Adequate organization

Minimal use of hand gestures, awkward motion

Acceptable vocal presentation; may be a little slow or fast

Occasional eye contact

Dependent on notes or student is memorized, so lacks sincerity and has breaks in speaking

May need more vocal variety, particularly during the literature recitation

Casual attire  

  F

Speech is more of a description of writing assignments than an analysis of growth or changes as a writer

Student does not identify specific writing projects

Recitation of literature may be extremely brief, or speaker may not explain its significance, or is not memorized

Speech may be missing an element

Speaking lasts at least 3 minutes

Speech does not highlight writing from each grade

Speech lacks organization or focus; speaker rambles

Speaking lasts less than 2 ½ minutes

Student is clearly unprepared

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  Noticeable/ distracting hesitations or verbal static

Uncontrolled, distracting, or nonexistent hand

    gestures; frequent shifting of weight, playing with clothes, or swaying

Tonal variety lacking, particularly during (oral) literary interpretation

Minimal eye contact

Weak or inappropriate use of language

No clear organization; seems to ramble

Reads notes continually, has no notes, or is clearly unprepared

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