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REQUIRED READING

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Animal Farm by George Orwell  

1. Complete the "Preparing for the Socratic Seminar" handout (page 2) that is part of the D5 READS 365 packet.  
2. Prepare for the Socratic Seminar.  We will listen to two TED Talks in class and take notes.  Apply Animal Farm to the ideas you learn from the talks.  
3. Be prepared to discuss this novel analytically, compare it to other texts, and write critically about it.  

Seminar Handouts:

• Socratic Seminar Preparation Handout
• Socratic Seminar ENTRANCE TICKET (page 6 of summer reading packet)

Link to page containing the TED Talk

CHOICE READING

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4 books that you would like to read for pleasure

• Please keep track of what you read.
• I suggest that you open a free account with Shelfari or Goodreads to track your reading.
• Need ideas?  Check out the South Carolina Young Adult Book Award Nominees, the New York Times Bestseller lists, or any other book lists that you can find online.  You might also check with your local librarian, local bookstore associates, or even ask your friends for recommendations.