LOTF

Today we had a discussion regarding the major themes in the novel: loss of innocence, the need for social order, and fear of the unknown. We will continue reading chapter 8 and begin responses to the following open-ended question:

Lord of the Flies
Chapter 8
Open-Ended Question

In chapter 8 the group splits up.
• What leadership qualities does Jack display?
• Which group has the best chance for survival?
Provide specific support from the text.

LOTF

Students continued working on the following worksheet:

Lord of the Flies
Chapters 5-6
20pts

Respond to the following in complete sentences:
Beast from Water
1. (76)What does Ralph decide about the meeting that he is about to have? What does this say about how Ralph is changing?

2. (77) What did Ralph, Jack, and Piggy not have the “wit” to do? What does Ralph realize a chief needs to be able to do?

3. (78) Where does Piggy stand at the beginning of the assembly?

4. (79-82) What is the first thing Ralph lists as something that the boys have failed to do? What is Ralph’s second complaint? What is Ralph’s third complaint? What do all the littluns laugh about while Ralph is talking? What is Ralph’s fourth command?

5. (82) What is the last thing Ralph tries to talk about before he loses control?

6. (82-83) What does Jack have to say about the littluns’ fear? (textual support)

7. (84-85) What did the boy named Phil think he saw? What did the boy really see?

8. (86-89) What does Simon suggest about the beast?

9. (90-92) What do the boys vote on?

10. (92) Why does Ralph not blow the conch?

11. (93-94) Why is Piggy afraid of Ralph giving up control?

Beast From Air
1. (95-96) What is happening in the air while the boys sleep?

2. (96) What sign is sent to the boys that they don’t get to read?

3. (97-98) What do Sam and Eric think they see? What do they really see?

4. (99-100) How do Sam and Eric exaggerate what they saw?

5. (101-106) When Jack follows Ralph up the rocks, what does he think the castle rock would be good for?

6. (107—108) About what do Ralph and Jack argue?

Expository Essay

Today students were given notes on the expository essay task and spent time brainstorming for specific prompts. I have posted the powerpoint online.

HSPA

Yesterday we began covering the persuasive essay task that students will have to complete on the HSPA. Students received several handouts and took notes. I have posted the powerpoint and some sample tasks. Today we practiced writing more T-charts. Tomorrow we will take notes on the expository essay.

LOTF

Today we finished chapter 4 in class. Students completed the following worksheet:

Lord of the Flies
Chapter 4
20pts


1. (58-59) Who are the littluns? What did they do with their time?

2. (60-63) Why do the boys paint their faces with dazzle-paint? Does this give them a new attitude?

3. (64-67) Why doesn’t the passing ship spot the boys?

4. (68) Why is the fire allowed to go out?

5. (69-71) What are the hunters preoccupied with? Why do they repeat the chant “Kill the pig, cut her throat.”

6. (72-73) How does Ralph reclaim his position as chief?

7. (73) What other crisis develops regarding the fire?

LOTF

Today we began reading chapter 4 of Lord of the Flies and working on the following handout which we will finish in class on Monday:

Lord of the Flies
Chapter 4
20pts


1. (58-59) Who are the littluns? What did they do with their time?

2. (60-63) Why do the boys paint their faces with dazzle-paint? Does this give them a new attitude?

3. (64-67) Why doesn’t the passing ship spot the boys?

4. (68) Why is the fire allowed to go out?

5. (69-71) What are the hunters preoccupied with? Why do they repeat the chant “Kill the pig, cut her throat.”

6. (72-73) How does Ralph reclaim his position as chief?

7. (73) What other crisis develops regarding the fire?

LOTF

Today students read chapter 3 of Lord of the Flies and completed the following open-ended response:


Jack is hunting pigs in this chapter.
• What are some of the reasons he feels he has been unsuccessful so far?
• Will killing a pig restore a sense of normalcy in Jack?
Support your answers with evidence from the text.


*Any student who did not finish their response must turn it in tomorrow.

Jack

Today the students examined the transformation of Jack from choir boy to savage by sketching him based on descriptions in the novel.

Compare and contrast the images of Jack as he is described on pgs 19-20 and pgs 48-49. Provide a sketch of each image and an explanation as to the significance of the change in his appearance.

LOTF

Today we began reading chapter 2 of Lord of the Flies. Students are to finish reading the chapter and complete the following worksheet for HW:

Lord of the Flies
Chapter 2-20pts


1. (32-33) What is the purpose of the army? Why does Jack slam his knife into a trunk?




2. (35-36) What does Ralph predict their time on the island will be like? What is the beastie? How does it make them feel? (textual support)




3. (37) Explain why the boys believe they will be rescued. Is this rational?




4. (38) What does Piggy’s statement “like kids” say about how he views himself on the island?




5. (40) What is significant about the treatment of Piggy’s glasses on this page?




6. (42) How does Jack treat Piggy? What is Piggy’s role in starting the fire? What is the significance of the repetition of “I got the conch”?




7. (45) What was Piggy’s plan for survival on the island? Is he acting like a good leader? Why?




8. (46) What does Piggy point out that they are responsible for? Why doesn’t Jack like Piggy?