23-4-19 The Circle P1+P2

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23-4-19 The Circle P1+P2

Before we start: how’s everyone doing today?

Today’s learning goals

At the end of this class I give my opinion on the first two parts of The Circle.

At the end of this class I can give a sypnopsis of the first 90 pages. 

I would like to know your opinion about the book so far: write down something you liked and something you didn’t like.

The plan for this week

Today: discuss The Circle parts 1 and 2

Tomorrow: discuss Use of English

Ps. today’s powerpoint will NOT be posted on Classroom. 

A brief reminder

• The Circle is a dystopian novel about the fictive social media   company The Circle. 
  
• Written by the American author Dave Eggers.

Lets check your homework!

(I hope you’ve done it)

What is Mae’s new job at the Circle?

Who is Annie Allerton and how does Mae know her?

How does Annie trick Mae on her first day at the campus?

Which statement is INCORRECT?

1. She didn’t feel like she made enough money
2. She didn’t like her boss
3. She didn’t have enough knowledge of utilities
4. She felt like she was wasting her potential

Who are the Three Wise Men?

1. Mark, Thomas and Frank
2. Dinan, Matthijs and Florian
3. Ty, Eamon and Tom

Choose one of the three wise men and write down the description you've written for him.

What is Dream Friday

What is the purpose of SeeChange? Describe how it works.

What illness plagues Mae's father?

1. Dementia
2. MS
3. Cancer
4. Crohn's disease

What is wrong with Mae's mother?

Who is Francis and what is he developing?

Bonus questions

How would you feel if a friend tricked you the way Annie tricked Mae?

Technology can be used for the good or for the bad. How is tech used in the Circle so far?

Is everyone at the Circle considered human? Why yes or no? 

What are your feelings on the book so far? 

The Circle so far

Mae started her new job at The Circle

We got to know Annie, Francis, the Three Wise Men

Jared introduced Mae to CE

Mae seems to be a natural at CE

We've been introduced to SeeChange, Dream Friday, Francis' Programme with the children

What's next?

Tomorrow Use of English (HOMEWORK!!!)

Use of English reader: do the exercises on Learning and Education (pages 5-6) AND do the exercises for relationships (pages 7-8).

After the vacation (and reizenweek): read parts 3 & 4 and try to get ahead on schedule