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Students work together to design, write, edit and print a gazette related to our study of Shakespeare and his comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. This will be completed, submitted, and presented during the week of May 17 - 21, 2010.

6 + 1 trait writing rubric with 2 additional areas to be scored: position statement and supporting details/arguments

Which of Old Major’s statements in Chapter 1 can be used to unify the animals on Manor Farm? Rephrase one of Old Major’s statements to encourage the animals to work together for their common cause. Then design a poster for the saying, illustrating it with an original piece of art or a photograph that enhances the call for unity. Present your unit poster to the class, explaining how this phrase will unify the animals on Manor Farm.

Classroom Book -- Summer Reading -- Individual Reading