The Fertility Cycle & Animal Farm

Ms. MitchellFreshman LiteratureAndover 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

Birth

Growth/Life

Death

Rebirth

Example: beauty & the beast

Birth: Adam turns the old woman away and is turned into a beast

Example: beauty & the beast

Life/Growth/Maturation: The Beast meets Belle and through their relationship grows and matures into a kind and gentle creature.

Example: beauty & the beast

Death: Dies in the fight with Gaston, Belle utters “I love you.”

Example: beauty & the beast

Rebirth: Adam is changed from a beast and is reborn as his former human self

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!

Animal farm

Ms. MitchellFreshman Literature

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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.

Groups1. Sunni2. Russ3. Gina4. Casey Serbagi

1. Bryce2. Kaitlyn3. Skylar4. Casey Starkweather5. Alex

1. Sydney2. Drew3. Tom4. Chris

1. Jessie2. Matt3. Sam4. John

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.

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?

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 Russia

in 1917 but can be used asan allegory for all rebellions.

• Deals with issues of power,leadership, persuasion, politics, and corruption

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?