• 9th Grade Summer Reading Assignment

    HONORS

    Anthem by Ayn Rand

    (PDF of the book can be found online)

     

    There are 3 parts to your summer reading assignment:

    1. Read the book.

    2. Complete the guided reading questions:

    • Create a google doc or word document and answer at least 3 questions from each chapter(s)- as they are listed on the page, ex. Chapters 8-9 are together (you should end up with 24 answered questions).

    • Make sure each chapter is labeled and record the number you are answering.

    • Work should be typed.

    1. Complete 4 assignments from the choice board.

    • Choose one assignment from each ROW (difficulty level), and one from each COLUMN (learning style) for a TOTAL OF FOUR (4) ASSIGNMENTS.

    • This assignment will count as a test grade during the first 9 weeks of the school year. Your work must be EXCEPTIONALLY neat and insightful for full credit.

    • All writing assignments MUST BE TYPED (Times New Roman, 12 point, double-spaced, black ink, white paper ONLY).

    • For ALL writing assignments, hand write a “100” above each 100 words as they are reached.

    • All artwork must be exceptionally detailed, colorful, neat and demonstrate deep insight.

    • Read ALL instructions carefully to make sure you earn full credit.

    • Each assignment is worth 20 points.

    • Effort and quality of work are worth 20 points.

    1. This assignment is due the first week of school.

     

    Anthem – by Ayn Rand

    Independent Guided Reading Novel Unit

    Guided Reading Questions

    CHAPTER 1

    1. Explain all the ways in which Equality 7-2521 states that he is different from everyone else.  

    2. 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 this society.

    3. Why does the Council of Vocations assign Equality 7-2521    the job of street sweeper? Is it due to an error, incompetence, or a more sinister motive?  

    4. Does the novel take place in the past, present, or future? How  do you know? 

    5. Why do the teachers of Equality 7-2521 disapprove of his quick  mind?  

    6. At this point in the novel does Equality 7-2521 accept the teachings of his society? If so, why doesn’t he feel shame or    remorse when he knows he’s committed a crime?

    7. Equality 7-2521 frequently mentions a “curse”.  What you do think his “curse” is?

    CHAPTER 2

    1. Re-read the account of Liberty 5-3000 on pages 38 and 39. What character traits are revealed in this description?  

    2. List 3 examples of how this society tries to wipe out each individual’s mind (and self) by squashing personal choices, desires, and values.  (List page numbers where information is found.)

    3. Contrast Equality 7-2521 with the rest of the men living in this society (page 46).  How is he different? Be specific.

    4. Explain why fear is the most prevalent emotion in this society.

    5. What word is Equality 7-2521 trying to capture on page 49?

    6. Why is mentioning this word the only crime punishable by death in this society? How does this word contradict the ideals of this society? 

    CHAPTER 3-4

    1. What does Equality discover in this chapter? How important is this discovery? 

    2. Why is Equality frustrated with the Council of Scholars beliefs?   

    3. Why does Equality fight against them?

    4. What name does Liberty 5-3000 choose for Equality?  Why is it appropriate? 

    5. When Liberty 5-3000 brings water to Equality and he drinks it, what emotion is he feeling?  Why doesn’t he understand what he’s feeling?

    CHAPTERS 5-6

    1. Describe the emotion that Equality is feeling at the beginning of Chapter 5.  

    2. Discuss Equality’s main motivation for creating his new invention.  

    3. Discuss why Equality is so interested in seeing his own image at this point in the novel. Discuss the emotion he is feeling.  

    4. What does Equality expect will happen if he shows his discovery to the Council?  

    5. Discuss why the Prisoners never think to escape from the palace of corrective detentions.  

    CHAPTER 7

    1. Explain what Equality means when he says, “We are old now, yet we were young this morning”.  

    2. List 4 reasons why the council rejects Equality’s invention.

    3. What are the real reasons behind the rejection and the fear of the gift?  

    CHAPTER 8-9

    1. What is Equality experiencing for the first time this morning? How does he feel as a result of this experience?

    2. Why does Equality laugh when he realizes he is the dammed?

    3. What does the uncharted forest symbolize in Anthem?

    4. Does Equality have to worry about being followed by the 

    others?  Explain.

    1. 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.

    CHAPTERS 10-11

    1. Describe the house and its contents and explain why Liberty and Equality find it so strange and unique.

    34. What great discovery does Equality make in this chapter?

    35. Explain what the following quotes mean in your own words and discuss how they can be applied to your life:

    a.  “whatever the 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 second thought”

    1. What does Equality now realize is the proper goal and    purpose of his life?

    37. In what ways is “I” like a God?  Explain.

    38. Re-read the incident with the story of the pyre (page 50). What was he trying to communicate with Equality?

    CHAPTER 12

    1. Why do the characters take the new names of Prometheus    and Gaea?

    2. Discuss why they weren’t allowed to choose their own names in their old society?

    3. Discuss what Prometheus plans to do in the future and how this is different from his old society.

    4. Prometheus realizes that to be free a man he must be free of his brothers (page 101). List 2-3 examples from Anthem that illustrate the truth of this statement.

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    Anthem Assignment Menu

    Directions-You must complete four assignments for this unit. Choose one assignment from each ROW (difficulty level), and one from each COLUMN (learning style) for a TOTAL OF FOUR (4) ASSIGNMENTS.

     

     

    Mastery

    Involvement

    Understanding

    Synthesis

    1

    Choose 3 unfamiliar vocabulary words from each chapter. Write the word, a definition, and then use the word in a sentence (do not use the sentence in which the word appears in the novel).  (Must be typed)

    Write a three paragraph essay (minimum of 8 sentences per paragraph) either agreeing or disagreeing with the statement, “The individual is more important than the group.”  Explain why you feel the way your do and give detailed support for your answer.  (Must be typed)

    Explain the meaning or symbolism of Equality and Liberty’s names. Why do you think Rand chose the names that she did?  Explain the meaning of the names and why they were chosen.  Write a 350 word response that addresses ALL SIX NAMES given the characters.  (Must be typed)

    Relate, in journal form, a time when you were in the minority. How did you react? Or, relate a time when you conformed to fit the rest of the group. Write a 350 word response.  (Must be typed)

    2

    Create a plot structure chart of the story (not a list).  Include the exposition (setting and characters), rising action (minimum of 20 events), climax, falling action, and resolution. Label the events of the story according to their place on the chart.  Do this on poster board.  

    Write a letter from Equality to Liberty in which he explains how he is feeling about her and his situation. Liberty has just seen Equality and does not know her name yet. Make sure to use the same language that Equality would use (“we”). (350 words—must be typed)

    Create a 3-column chart and compare and contrast our society with the Anthem society. Choose a third society (Communism, Amish, etc.), and compare it as well.  You can compare gender roles, laws, customs, etc.  Provide 6 points of comparison in each chart.   (Must be typed)

    Through an art medium (drawing, painting, etc.), depict the change of Equality from the beginning of the novel to the end. Did he change? If so, how?

    (THIS MUST BE EXCEPTIONAL WORK—not stick figures!)

    3

    In a chart format, place the occupations or roles in the society in order of importance from the least to most. Include a brief description of the duties and which of the characters fit under these categories.  A minimum of 7 jobs must be included.   (Must be typed)

    How would you feel if you lived in a society like Equality's? What would you do if you were in his situation? Write 3 diary entries as if you were living in such a society.  Each entry must be a minimum of 8 sentences in length.  (Must be typed)

    Complete the Problematic Situation worksheet for the novel

    (instructions are on the back of this sheet)

    Write your story on your own paper.  Your response must be 350 words in length.  (Must be typed)

    Write an additional "chapter" to the end of the novel, showing what you believe has happened to the characters 10 years later. Your response must be 350 words in length.  (Must be typed)

     

    1. This is a TEST GRADE!  Your work must be EXCEPTIONALLY neat and insightful for full credit.

    2. ALL writing assignments MUST BE TYPED (Times New Roman, 12 pitch, double-spaced, black ink, white paper ONLY).  

    3. For ALL writing assignments, hand write a “100” above each 100 words as they are reached.    

    4. All artwork must be exceptionally detailed, colorful, neat and demonstrate deep insight.

    5. Read ALL instructions carefully to make sure you earn full credit.  

    6. Each assignment is worth 20 points.

    7. Effort and quality of work are worth 20 points.  

    Problematic Situation

    You have been condemned for an unpardonable sin by your society. If you remain, you will be killed. Seeing no alternative, you decide to flee to the Uncharted Forest. No one has left the city and made it back alive. You do not know how long you will have to be gone, but deep down you know that you will never return. You hope that you will survive and ultimately live as you wish. 

     Since you only have a few moments to escape, select the 3 items from the list that you would want to bring with you on your escape. After selecting these items, rate them from 1 to 3, with 1 being the most important and 3 the least important. List your responses under the "My Choices" column. 



    My Choice

     

    ______

    food

    ______

    water

    ______

    blanket

    ______

    important documents of society

    ______

    your life's work

    ______

    extra change of clothes

    ______

    first-aid kit

    ______

    knife

    ______

    paper and pencil

    ______

    a friend



    ASSIGNMENT:

    After you have made your choices, write a short story about taking these three very important items and fleeing to the Uncharted Forest.  Include each of the items that you chose and explain why they were so important to your journey. 

    Your story must be typed, 12 pitch, double-spaced, Times New Roman, black ink on white paper.  

     

     Please contact Ms. Gulledge or Ms. Roberts if you have any questions:

     

     

  • Question 1

    Posted by Sarah Barnett on 5/16/2016 5:00:00 PM

    1. Equality 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.  1

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  • Question 2

    Posted by Sarah Barnett on 5/16/2016 4:00:00 PM

    2. When does this novel take place—in the past, present, or future? How do you know? Chap. 1

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  • Question 3

    Posted by Sarah Barnett on 5/16/2016 3:00:00 PM

    3. Clearly, Ayn Rand intended Equality to stand out from his “brothers.” Explain how she accomplishes this by contrasting Equality’s physical qualities and character traits to those of his fellow men. Chap.2

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  • Question 4

    Posted by Sarah Barnett on 5/16/2016 2:00:00 PM

    4. Reread the account of Liberty 5-3000. What character traits are revealed in this brief description? 2

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  • Question 5

    Posted by Sarah Barnett on 5/16/2016 1:00:00 PM

    5. 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. Chap. 2

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  • Question 6

    Posted by Sarah Barnett on 5/16/2016 12:00:00 PM

    6. Discuss the appropriateness of Equality’s new name, “Unconquered.” Chaps. 3-4

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  • Question 7

    Posted by Sarah Barnett on 5/16/2016 11:00:00 AM

    7. The old locks and lack of guards in the Palace of Corrective Detention indicate that prisoners never tried to escape. Why not?  5-6

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  • Question 8

    Posted by Sarah Barnett on 5/16/2016 10:00:00 AM

    8.  Equality understands that his invention will benefit mankind greatly; however, this was not his main motivation in conducting his experiments, and it is not the primary source of great joy he experiences. Discuss this statement. Chaps. 6-7

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  • Question 9

    Posted by Sarah Barnett on 5/16/2016 9:00:00 AM

    9. What does Equality mean, at the beginning of chapter 7, when he says, “We are old now, but we were young this morning”? 7

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  • Question 10

    Posted by Sarah Barnett on 5/16/2016 8:00:00 AM

    10. What are the real reasons behind the rejection and the fear of the gift? Chap. 7

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