⛽ Part 1: Understanding Check-In

📝 Part 2: STAAR Prep - 10 Minute Quick Write

Prompt: How does Orwell show that revolution fails when leaders become corrupt? Use events from the beginning, middle, and end of Animal Farm to support your answer.

🎬 Part 3: Post-Film Reflection

📝 Before You Turn It In…

STAAR Self-Check (Be Honest 👀)

🎯 1. Did I actually answer the question?

⬜ Yes — I clearly answered what the prompt asked.
⬜ Sort of — I talked about the book but not the actual question.
⬜ No — I mostly summarized.

📖 2. Did I use real evidence from the book?

⬜ Yes — I included a specific event or detail.
⬜ Kind of — I mentioned something but didn’t explain it clearly.
⬜ No — I just gave my opinion.

🧠 3. Did I explain WHY my evidence proves the theme?

⬜ Yes — I explained how it connects to Orwell’s message.
⬜ A little — I said what happened but didn’t explain why it matters.
⬜ No — I didn’t explain it.

✍️ 4. Is this organized and readable?

⬜ My paragraph flows and makes sense.
⬜ I checked for capitals and punctuation.
⬜ It’s more than 3–4 sentences.

🔥 Know Your Score Before I Do

If you checked mostly:

• ✅ Top boxes → You’re likely a 2 (Strong Response)

• ⚠ Middle boxes → You’re probably a 1 (Needs more explanation)

• ❌ Bottom boxes → You need to revise before turning it in

STAAR SCORE

2 Points: Clear thesis, strong evidence from text, good organization, explains theme well

1 Point: Some thesis/evidence present, basic organization, limited theme explanation

0 Points: No clear thesis, little/no evidence, poor organization, no theme explanation

Your Score: _____ / 2 points