Day 49 – Symbolism, Lord of the flies week 2 discussion, and quiz

Agenda Warm up Lord of the Flies Discussion Chapters 5-6 Lord of the Flies Quiz Week 2 Cask of Amontillado Closure

Objectives Analyze a work fiction and determine the symbolic meaning of objects within the story. Construct a physical project with a symbolic meaning. Homework: LotF chapters 5-8 written assignment tomorrow

Dissect the sentences: label s,v,pp, phrase Warm Up – Dissect the sentences: label s,v,pp, phrase I can’t understand Will’s failing in college. His searching glance terrified the hostages. Shouting angrily, the man ran from his house. The students wanted to pass the LotF test.

Lord of the Flies Quiz Chapter 5-8

Lotf 5-8 quiz – 15 min. Take out your laptops and click on the link. You are allowed to use your books on the quiz. No talking during the quiz. When finished, close your laptops and continue reading LotF.

Lord of the Flies Discussion Chapters 5-6

Get into your 4 person groups Just like your passage packets, we will be discussing the LotF. Take out your books and remove everything else from your desk. In your groups, discuss each annotation objective on the next slide. Focus on the symbolic meaning present in the book. See you if can find the exposition and the rising action. Share your interpretations. Whatever you do not complete in your group must be completed at home.

Chapter 5: Beast from Water Chapter Five details a meeting held to discuss several issues the boys are having, not the least of which was a ship that passed by. On page 79-80, Ralph presents three decisions from earlier meetings that the boys are not fulfilling. After highlighting each of the three points, list the three points on a post-it and stick this to the last point. The last point of the meeting is to decide about fear. On page 82, a discussion begins about fear and beasties. Annotate the main characters’ thoughts on a beast. On a post-it, quickly summarize what Ralph, Piggy, Simon, and Jack say about beasties. The meeting ends abruptly, after Jack questions Ralph’s authority and claims he will kill the beast. Annotate Ralph’s feelings regarding his leadership and annotate how Piggy and Simon feel about Ralph’s thoughts.

Chapter 6: Beast from Air 1. On pages 103-104, Simon joins the boys on an adventure to Castle Rock. Highlight details that con by Simon's inner thoughts as he partakes in the journey. On a post-it, use these details to examine how Golding sets Simon apart from the other individuals in the group. 2. On pages 106-108, Ralph and Jack address the potential of inhabiting the rock structure and creating a "fort". Highlight the reasons that Ralph states to prove to the others that this is a "rotten issue". In another color, highlight the reasons that Jack provides for building a fort at Castle Rock. In the margins, annotate the implications of their reasoning and what it says about each of their characters. 

Symbolism – The Cask of Amontillado By Edgar Allan Poe

“The Cask of Amontillado” Download the story from classroom. While you read the story, answer the questions and complete the annotations. All questions must be completed. Make sure you note: Symbolism – the shield Plot – Separate the story like “The Interlopers”

Montresor Coat of Arms In the story, the character Montresor describes his family’s coat of arms. Given Montresor’s attitude and the theme of the story, what do these symbols represent: Golden Foot Snake Blue field in the background In your notes, write how this coat of arms tells the story of “The Cask of Amontillado”. You must write 6-8 sentences for your explanation.

Coat of Arms Project Take a piece of white paper and draw a shield. Draw 3 symbols that represent you and your life goals. At the bottom of the shield, write a family motto. This can be a sentence that describes you or your beliefs. On the back, List and label each of your symbols and their meaning. Make sure you write your name on the back.

Closure - 3,2,1 Write: 3 things you learned about symbolism today. 2 examples of Gerund phrases. 1 question you have regarding the lecture.