Lord of the Flies Chapters 5-7 August 29 - Sept.2

Welcome to class! August 29, 2016 Do Now: In your journal, identify the type of figurative language used in each sentence. 1. “The laughter beat him cruelly…”(Golding 89). 2. “A flurry of wind made the palms talk…” (Golding 89). 3. “The sound of mock hunting, hysterical laughter, and real terror came from the beach” (Golding 92).

Characterization Round vs. Dynamic Take Notes in your journal. Round characters: Usually the main characters They undergo change Realistic & inconsistent Complex traits

Characterization Round vs. Dynamic Dynamic characters: Both dynamic and round characters undergo character development, but a dynamic character only refers to those traits that change over the time. A round character, on the contrary, defines the complex traits of the character. Characters can be both round and dynamic

Round Characters Your characterization chart contains the descriptions of round characters. Take out your chart and pick a character to study. Who are the flat characters of the novel (characters lacking complexity)?

Instagram Activity

Homework Finish your Character Instagram activity, if you didn’t finish it in class. Quiz corrections must be completed by Friday. I’m here Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon.

Welcome to class! August 30, 2016 Do Now: Take out your journal and complete the prompt. Prompt: How does this picture capture Jack and Ralph’s relationship? Explain and cite specific examples.

Characterization Turn your Instagram activities in to the tray above the bookshelf. Staple your RUBRIC to the picture. Who are the Dynamic characters of the novel (so far)? Who has changed since chapter one? What is the proof of this change?

Change The Lord of the Flies Review pgs. 91-93. Add to your annotations. Pick a dynamic character and find textual evidence that proves change. Put a quote from the beginning on the front, & one from the middle on the back. Beginning (chapters 1-2) Middle (chapters 3-5) Quotes from the novel that describe the character at the beginning Quotes from the novel that describe how the character is different now

Predictions Before you leave, write a prediction for chapter 6 on a post-it note and place it on the back whiteboard. Remember, chapter 5 ends with Piggy, Ralph and Simon asking for a sign from an adult.

Homework Quiz corrections are due by this Friday. I am here after school on Thursdays. There is a late bus.

Welcome to class! August 31, 2016 Do Now: In your journal, identify the type of figurative language used in each sentence. “Far beneath them, the trees of the forest sighed, then roared” (Golding 98). “Soon the darkness was full of claws…” (Golding 99). “Now he saw the landsman’s view of the swell and it seemed like the breathing of some stupendous creature” (Golding 105).

Kahoot Review Take out your phone, or partner with someone else who has a phone, and go to Kahoot! Your username should be your real name or something close to your real name (I should be able to figure out who you are). Let’s play!

Predictions Review Moving from “Beast From Water” to “Beast From Air.”

“Beast From Air” Chapter 6 begins on p.95 Annotate as you read. Look for descriptions of characterization, symbols, and setting Look for moments that depict Ralph and Jack’s power struggle

Homework Quiz corrections are due by this Friday. I am here after school on Thursdays. There is a late bus. Finish reading & annotating chapter 6.

Welcome to class! September 1, 2016 Do Now: Fold your gold papers in half and cut on the lines to make flaps (don’t cut all the way through). Have you used the RACE strategy before? How? When? Did it help?

RACE Pointers R Restate the question as a sentence. You are giving a mini answer at this point. Don’t rewrite the question as a question! Include the author name and the title of the work when restating the question.

RACE POINTERS A Answer the question more fully. Explain your thinking or provide context/background. Restating the question and answering the question can be eliminated for questions that only have 2 or 3 lines to write. The textual evidence and explanation are the priorities. Always use complete sentences!

RACE Pointers C & E When citing evidence, introduce the quote. Use phrases like, “The author states,” or “According to the text…” You can lead into the quote by providing context. For example: After Piggy takes the conch he says, “quote.” When explaining how the quote supports your answer, use phrases like, “This demonstrates…” or “Clearly the text shows…” The explanation is the most important part.

RACE Practice Question: Is Jack the bravest boy on the island? Explain. Cite your textual evidence. For example, “Quote” (Golding 82).

Homework Today is the last day for quiz corrections. We’ll finish chapter 7 next class. Check Skyward.

Welcome to class! It’s Friday! Do Now: Take a half sheet of paper. Copy the TITLES of the first 6 chapters. Titles are important text features. Write: For each title, write why that object or event is important to the overall story.

“Shadows and Tall Trees” Chapter 7 begins on p.109. We’ll finish it today. Annotate as you read. Look for descriptions of characterization, symbols, and setting Look for the fake pig hunt, how Ralph acts during the real hunt, and descriptions of Roger.

The Lord of the Flies What predictions do you have for this chapter? Begin reading chapter 8. Annotate as you read.

Homework Check Skyward Enjoy the long weekend!

Welcome Back! September 5, 2016 I hope you had a relaxing weekend! Do Now: Complete the grammar handout. Are you able to defend your answers?

“Shadows and Tall Trees” We left off in Chapter 7 on p.119. We’ll finish reading this chapter today. Annotate as you read. Look for descriptions of characterization, symbols, and setting Look for the fake pig hunt, how Ralph acts during the real hunt, and descriptions of Roger.

Chapters 6-7 Review Work with your group to answer the question about chapters 6-7. One person must volunteer to be a scribe, but all students should participate in answering the question. Use the RACE strategy in your answers. Restate the question & answer the question. Cite textual evidence. Explain how the evidence answers the question. Fully develop your ideas. Put your name on your answer.

Homework Review chapter 7. Listen to the audio files if you are having difficulty understanding the novel.