GRADE SHEETS AND EXTRA CREDIT: Nov 25 & 26

26 & 26 November 2008: Woodliff English 10

Grade Sheets

• Assignment “SiegPt2” (or your lowest daily grade) will be dropped if you complete today’s “Swooshification” assignment.
• Red number in bottom right corner = number of short answer points you missed (out of 30 points)
• Green number in bottom left corner = number of vocabulary questions/points you missed (out of 25)
• If you have grades for all 3 Anthem quizzes, highlight the lowest. Turn this grade sheet in next week with your extra credit, and I will drop it that quiz grade. (If it’s not lower than your total average, it probably won’t help you!)
• An “X” means the grade is dropped or exempt
• Asterisks “**” mean there is no grade entered.
• An “I” (i) is “incomplete” and factors in as a zero. You still have the opportunity to turn this in.

Extra Test Credit Options (see Short Answer, Vocabulary, and Additional options below)

Short Answer: You have the opportunity to earn 75% (3/4) of the points you missed on the short answer questions. You must do Part A and Part B below. Part A is due TODAY (November 25 for 3rd period; November 26 for 2nd and 6th periods)! Part B is due December 1 for 3rd period and December 2 for 2nd and 6th periods.

• PART A: Choose 1 of the following questions to answer in complete sentences. (100 word minimum)

1. In many real and fictionalized totalitarian societies, children live apart from their families. Why would dictatorial leaders enforce this living arrangement?
2. Many people blame their hardships, poverty, or unhappiness on external conditions. “It’s not my fault,” they cry, “it’s because of the family, class, race, society, or culture into which I was born!” They believe that outside factors control and determine their lives. Use Equality as an example to refute (look it up) this deterministic view of man.
3. Aside from the very rare exceptions (Equality, the Saint at the Pyre) there is literally no opposition to the leaders in this society. Why is this? What ideas must these men have accepted to live a life of obedience, drudgery, and fear?

• PART B: Choose one of the following to complete by December 1 for 3rd period, December 3 for 2nd and 6th periods.

1. You are applying for a job to direct the movie version of Anthem. Write a letter to the producer in which you try to convince him to hire you. Your letter must be typed and must indicate:

• which actors you would cast as Prometheus and Gaea, and why. Think about physical characteristics and personality traits
• a detailed description of the setting
• an explanation of the theme of this novel, and why it is particularly relevant and valuable to modern viewers
• musical suggestions for certain scenes, costumes, a description of the opening shot, etc.

2. Write the “missing scene” from chapter 1 in which the Council of Vocations is deliberating Equality’s future profession. Are any of the Council members sympathetic to Equality? If so, would he dare to voice his opinion? Ensure that you reveal the Council’s true motives in assigning Equality the job of street sweeper. 2 page minimum. Typed. Double-spaced. 12 point font

3. Write a factual newspaper article about Prometheus’s escape from jail, his surprise appearance at the World Council of Scholars, and his flight into the Uncharted Forest. Then, write an opinionated editorial about the same events, written by one of his “brothers.” 150 word minimum each. Typed. Double-spaced. 12 point font
4. Rewrite the meeting between Equality and Liberty from her perspective. 250 word minimum. Typed. Double-spaced. 12 point font
5. Rewrite the scene about the Saint at the Pyre from the Saint’s perspective. What did he want to communicate to Equality? 200 word minimum. Typed. Double-spaced. 12 point font
6. Make a collage in a shape relevant to Anthem with at least 20 images that relate to the story and characters. “Garnish” the collage by creatively attaching favorite &/or important quotes to the collage. Minimum 20 images and 5 quotes. Shape should be no larger than ½ a poster board.
7. Compare and contrast Anthem with the song “2112” by Rush in 2 Venn diagrams. The first Venn diagram will be written. The second Venn diagram will be graphic. You will use images/symbols, rather than words. On the back of the collage, explain your images in diagram #2. Your Venn diagrams should be neatly put together. The graphic diagram should be no larger than ½ a poster board, and the images should cover all the poster board.
8. Create an 8-song soundtrack for the book. Include song title and artist. Explain each song’s relevance to the book. Include at least one quote per son in your explanation. Explanations must be typed in 12 point font. Choose songs relevant to the following:

• Equality
• Liberty
• The Uncharted Forest
• The Council of Vocations
• The Council of Scholars
• The Great Truth
• Transgression of Preference
• Ego or egoism

Vocabulary: You have the opportunity to earn 75% (3/4) of the points you missed on the vocabulary section of the test. The assignment is as follows:

• Make a dictionary booklet for at least 16 vocabulary words from Anthem. Include:

1. The word
2. part of speech (noun, verb, etc.)
3. definition as it is used in Anthem
4. the sentence from Anthem where the word is used
5. a picture for at least 8 of the words
• Remember: dictionaries are in alphabetical order!
• All entries should be typed in 12 point font.
• The booklet should be creatively bound and have a cover that includes the title of the “book” and the author (you).

Additional: If you didn’t miss any short answer points, you may do Part B for 5 test points. (If 75% of your points equals less then 5, you may choose to do only Part B rather than Parts A & B)

Anthem Essay Assignment & Basic Outline

Anthem Essay Assignment

Prewriting: 1 daily grade.
Revised and Edited (by YOU) Rough Draft: 1 quiz grade
Final Draft: 1 major grade

• Select one of the five essay topics below. You will receive an extra 7 points for writing about option A, B, or C.
• Essays must be at least 5 paragraphs and typed in MLA format.
• This is a process piece. You must have evidence of prewriting, revision, and editing.
• Rough drafts are due November 25/26 (3rd/2nd & 6th). If you do not turn in a rough draft on your due date, you will not have the opportunity for Mrs. Woodliff to tell you what needs to be done to make your essay better.
• Prewriting and all revised and edited rough drafts will be turned in with your hardcopy on the final draft’s due date.
• Point of View:
  o All essays should be written using third-person point of view.
  o You will lose 10 points off your final grade for any use of second-person point of view.
  o I will allow first-person point of view only in the conclusion. You will lose 7 points for use of first-person elsewhere.
• All essays will be electronically submitted to turnitin.com. A hardcopy will be due at the beginning of class on December 3 (3rd period)/December 4 (2nd and 6th periods). If your paper is not ready to turn in when the bell rings, it will be considered late. If you are tardy, your paper will be considered late.
• No where in your essay should you write “this essay will be about” “in the following paragraphs I will explain” “as stated in the thesis statement” or anything related to these statements. Do NOT refer to the essay or assignment.

Choose one of the following topics.
A. Equality 7-2521 states that it is very unusual for men to reach the age of 45 (Chapter 1). Consistent with the story and its meaning, offer several possible explanations as to why life expectancy is so short in his society.
B. Anthem is a heroic and inspiring story about the triumph of the individual’s independent spirit. Even though, at the end of the novel, Equality is greatly outnumbered, and modern society lies in ruins, it is a story of liberation and hope—not despair. Discuss.
C. In a single, unified essay, explain the meaning of each of the following quotes in the story and their wider significance:
1. “The glass box in our arms is like a living heart that gives us strength. We have lied to ourselves. We have not built this box for the good of our brothers” (Chapter 7).
2. “I wished to know the meaning of things. I am the meaning” (Chapter 11).
3. “I owe nothing to my brothers, nor do I gather debts from them” (Chapter 11).
D. Write a character analysis essay in which you analyze Equality 7-2521 and/or Liberty 5-3000.
E. To fully control a man, dictators must not only enslave his body, but also destroy his mind. Write an essay in which you explain how the leaders in Anthem seek to accomplish this tyrannical end.
F. Anthem’s theme is, in Ayn Rand’s own words, “the meaning of man’s ego.” Write an essay in which you explain the ways in which the characters and plot in Anthem illustrate this theme.


Basic Essay Outline:
I. Introduction (4-6 sentences)
A. Hook. 1 sentences that gets the reader’s attention.
B. Summary of book in 2-4 sentences
C. Thesis statement. 1 sentences that states the main idea of the essay.
II. Body Paragraph (5-10 sentences)
A. Topic Sentence
B. 4 to 5 sentences supporting your topic sentence with details from the book.
III. Body Paragraph (5-10 sentences)
A. Topic Sentence
B. 4 to 5 sentences supporting your topic sentence with details from the book.
IV. Body Paragraph (5-10 sentences)
A. Topic Sentence
B. 4 to 5 sentences supporting your topic sentence with details from the book.
V. Conclusion (4-6 sentences)
A. Restated thesis statement
B. Closing thoughts
C. Insightful thought

Anthem Test Review

Anthem Test Review

(1). Author, dystopia, literary form Anthem is written in.
(2). Setting
(3). How does the reader know the story is set in the future?
(4). Why is Equality committing a sin when he writes?
(5). Why does Equality refer to himself as “we”?
(6). What is Equality’s curse? Give specific examples.
(7). Why is the life expectancy so short?
(8). List Equality’s transgressions
(9). How does Equality discover electricity?
(10). Life in the Home of the Students
(11). How does the society in Anthem try to obliterate each individual’s mind.
(12). What emotion is most prevalent in the society of Anthem?
Identify/Know about:
Equality 7-2521
Liberty 5-3000
International 4-8818
Unconquered
The Golden One
Prometheus
Gaea
The Great Truth
the Unmentionable Times
the Uncharted Forest
the Evil Ones
the Great Rebirth
the Palace of Corrective Detention
(13). Why does Equality give the light bulb to the Council?
(14). Where do Equality and Liberty first meet? What does he say to her?
(15). Equality understands that his invention will benefit mankind greatly; however, this was not his main motivation for his experiments. What is the primary source of his “great joy”?
(16). Why has not prisoner ever tried to escape from the Palace of Corrective Detention? Why does he escape?
(17). Why does the Council reject Equality’s invention?
(18). What does Equality mean at the beginning of the chapter VII when he says, “We are old now, but we were young this morning?”
(19). What does the Uncharted Forest symbolize?
(20). The house they found in the forest.
(21). How does Equality react when he sees his reflection for the first time?
(22). What was the Saint of the Pyre trying to communicate to Equality?
(23). What new names do Equality and Liberty take? Why those names?
(24). What are Equality’s plans for the future?
(25). What is the most evil word?
(26). What is the sacred word that Equality says he will cut above the doors and print on his banners?
(27). According to Equality, what is the most important concept or idea?

Terms: Collectivism; Individualism; Altruism; Egoism; Obedience; Conformity
Vocabulary: transgression; vocation; save; mandate; tarry; reel; illustrious; infamy; boon; whim; torrent; ecstasy; solitude; summit; reverence; warrant; edict; covet; depraved; creed; plunder; deliverance; brute; yoke; threshold; savage

Anthem Study/Discussion Questions

Anthem Discussion and Study Questions
After reading, answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. These questions will be used during class discussion and to review for test. These questions will be turned in at the end of the unit for a grade.

Chapter I
1) What literary form does Ayn Rand use to tell the story in Anthem?
2) What is the setting of the story? Does it take place in the past, present or future? How do you know?
3) To help create setting, Ayn Rand uses color imagery. Find two examples in the chapter. What colors does the author use? What image is she trying to convey?
4) The first page of Anthem begins, “It is a sin to write this.” Using textual evidence, explain why Equality is committing a sin when he writes.
5) Why does Equality refer to himself as “we”?
6) Equality describes himself as having a curse. What is that curse? How would your teachers react if you had Equality's "curse"?
7) Ayn Rand wanted Equality 7-2521 to stand out from his brothers. Explain how she accomplished this by contrasting Equality 7-2521’s physical attributes to those of his fellow men.
8) Why do Equality’s teachers disapprove of his quick mind?
9) What is the purpose for the Council of Vocation to assign jobs?
10) Why does the Council of Vocations assign Equality the job of street sweeper? Is it due to error, incompetence, or a more sinister motivation? Explain.
11) In this chapter, Equality 7-2521 states that it is very unusual for men to reach the age of 45. Offer several possible explanations as to why life expectancy is so short in his society.
12) Equality has identified a number of “transgressions” that he is guilty of. Name three of them.
13) Would you want to be friends with someone like Equality? Why or why not?
14) At this point in the novel, does Equality accept the moral teachings of his society? If so, why doesn’t he feel shame or remorse when he knows that he is committing a crime? Find textual evidence to support your answer.
15) a) Describe the society in which Anthem is set. Some areas to consider are the political structure, degree of technology, social relationships, quality of life, and education. b) Would you want to live in this society? Explain why or why not.

Chapter II
16) Reread the account of Liberty 5-3000 (pg. 38-39). What character traits are revealed in this brief description?
17) Find several examples of the ways in which this society tries to obliterate each individual's mind (and self) by quashing personal choices, desires, and values.
18) Of the whole range of feelings possible to man (joy, excitement, anger, embarrassment, etc.), why is fear the prevalent emotion in this society?
19) Equality chooses to give Liberty a different name, what is it?
20) Using the descriptions on pages 46 & 47, contrast Equality with the rest of the men living in this society.
21) Equality says “a word steals into our mind, as we look upon our brothers” (pg 46). What is that word and why would that be the word he thinks of?
22) Start a personal glossary in which you explain the following terms:
a. The Great Truth
b. the Unmentionable Times
c. the Uncharted Forest
d. the Evil Ones
e. the Great Rebirth
23) What word is Equality struggling to recapture at the end of this chapter? In your opinion, why is this word the only crime punishable by death in this society? How does this word contradict the ideals of this society? What could its rediscovery possibly lead to?


Chapter III
24) What does Equality discover in this chapter?
25) How important is this discovery? Describe four or five ways in which it would help society and make life easier or more enjoyable.
26) Outline some of the Council of Scholars’ beliefs. What does Equality say about those beliefs?

Chapter IV
27) What is the name that Liberty has given to Equality? Does this name fit? Why?
28) In this chapter, the interaction between Liberty and Equality is one demonstration of the author’s use of foreshadowing in the novel. Based on this interaction, what might the reader expect in the future action?

Chapter V
29) What does Equality invent in this chapter?
30) Equality understands that his invention will benefit mankind greatly; however, this was not his main motivation for his experiments. What is the primary source of his “great joy”?
31) Equality is suddenly interested in seeing his own image. Why now? What emotions is he feeling?

Chapter VI
32) Up until now, Equality has been sneaking in and out of his hidden place to work on his invention. One night he is caught sneaking back in to his “home.” What is his punishment?
33) How did Equality become free from the Palace of Corrective Detention?
34) The old locks and lack of guards in the Palace of Corrective Detention indicate that prisoners have never tried to escape. According to the text, why not?

Chapter VII
35) Outline four of the Council’s reasons for rejecting Equality’s invention.
36) What are the real reasons behind the Council’s rejection and fear of the gift?
37) What does Equality mean at the beginning of the chapter when he says, “We are old now, but we were young this morning?” (pg 68).
38) Equality states that “We are doomed” but he does not feel doomed. How does Equality really feel once he is in the Uncharted Forest?
39) Equality has not expressed regrets for his actions except for one. At the end of the chapter, what is Equality’s great regret?

Chapter VIII
40) What is Equality experiencing for the first time in this chapter? What does he feel as a result?
41) Explain why Equality laughs when he remembers that he is “the Damned.”
42) What does the Uncharted Forest symbolize in Anthem?
43) Equality bends to get a drink of water and has a new experience (pg 80). What is the new experience? How does he react?

Chapter IX
44) Equality and Liberty are reunited in the Uncharted Forest. What is it that Equality says is the “bond” between them?
45) Read the quote that begins “There is some error, one frightful error . . . (pg 86). In response to this quote, what do you believe is the error that Equality is trying to identify?
46) In this chapter, Equality questions the morality of his former society. Contrast what he was previously taught about solitude, good, evil and joy to what he now believes.

Chapter X
47) Write a paragraph describing the house and its contents in your own words. Explain why Liberty and Equality find it so strange and unique.

Chapter XI
48) What great discovery does Equality make in this chapter?
49) Explain the following quotes in your own words:
a. “Whatever road I take, the guiding star is within me.”
b. “For the word ‘We’ must never be spoken, save by one’s choice and as a second thought.”
How can these quotes be applied to your life?
50) What does Equality now realize is the proper goal and purpose of his life?
51) Using examples from the text, explain in what ways “I” is like a God?
52) Reread the incident with the Saint of the Pyre on page 50. What was he trying to communicate to Equality?

Chapter XII
53) Equality and Liberty take new names again. What are their new names? What reason did Equality give for choosing the new names?
54) What does Equality plan to do in the future?
55) What is the sacred word that Equality says he will cut above the doors and print on his banners?
56) In your own words define Equality’s sacred word.

Audio version of Anthem