Day One Society and Civilization LORD OF THE FLIES Day One Society and Civilization

In your notebooks, write the definition for the words: DO NOW: In your notebooks, write the definition for the words: Civilized Savage

Compare your definitions to the “dictionary” definitions: Write these definitions in your notebooks: Civilized: having a highly developed society and culture. Humane, ethical, moral, intellectual advancement. Savage: not civilized, barbaric, wild. primitive or brutal.

How were your definitions different?

Think carefully about the following questions Think carefully about the following questions. Then, answer them in your notebooks…. Which forces ensure that our society remains civilized? In what ways is our society still savage?

DAY TWO

AIM: Do you think you have what it takes to survive on a deserted island? DO NOW: Why do we need rules? Explain in 1 paragraph (Use examples!)

Do people need rules or would society be a better place if people were allowed to do whatever they want?

In your notebooks, create a “T” Chart What are the ADVANTAGES and DISADVANTAGES of having a Civilized society? In your notebooks, create a “T” Chart ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

13, 16, 18, 21, 25….. ??? At what age do you think young people are ready to make their own decisions without any adult supervision? Explain your perspective.

“Welcome to Classroom Island”

SCENARIO Our class has won free tickets to go on a class trip. The destination is up to us. Where should we go?

On the way, there is an accident On the way, there is an accident. Suddenly, the class is stranded on a deserted island. There is no one else around. There are no adults, anywhere. And your cell phones don’t work. Both Ms. Matthews and Ms. Yoo have miraculously found their way back home… YOU.ONLY. HAVE. EACH. OTHER.

Which rules do you think we should institute? Since our simulated classroom is realistically within the school, we still must adhere to certain basic school rules. Which rules do you think we should institute?

YOU ARE ONE TEAM and you must consider EVERYONE’S survival: It is up to you to decide how to proceed… EVERYONE: Be sure to copy these questions down into your notebooks!

ELECT ONE PERSON TO BE THE OFFICIAL NOTETAKER:

AIM: Would you survive on this island? DO NOW: Since you are trapped on this island… what THREE things do you wish you had with you? EXPLAIN WHY.

You have FIVE minutes to complete this… PART ONE: You have FIVE minutes to complete this… Will you elect a leader? How will you decide? How will you ensure your safety and survival? Will you need to establish any rules? Why? What are your consequences for rule breaking/no work, etc? Which roles do you need to establish? To whom will each job/role be assigned? Why do you need these roles?

You have 10 minutes to complete this part… PART TWO: You have 10 minutes to complete this part… Are you going to devise a plan to escape? To survive? Will boys and girls have different jobs? Will everyone have a designated role? Who is left out? Do you trust each other? Does everyone agree on the chosen leader?/The way you have things organized?

In your notebooks answer this question: What do you think would happen if young people actually ruled the world? How would it change for the better? How would it change for the worse? Explain in 1-2 paragraphs

REFLECTIONS… Which people, if any, emerged as leaders? Were there any conflicts between “leader types”? If so, what were they and how were they resolved? Were you personally comfortable with this simulated situation? Why/why not? Could this “free atmosphere” work every day? Why? What would need to be done to ensure continuing productivity? 5. What problems arose on the “Classroom Island”? 1. How could you resolve these problems?

BOOKS! What do we see on the cover? How would you describe the tone of the painting? How can we describe his expression: sad or angry? What do we notice about the boy, physically? Flies: what might be the association with flies?

POPCORN READING HOMEWORK: Finish Chapter One and HOMEWORK #1/Vocab Set #1.

DAY FOUR

How would you draw either the “fat” boy or the “fair” boy? Do Now 3/18/09 How would you draw either the “fat” boy or the “fair” boy? Pair your picture with a quote from the text that explains why you drew him that way

Why are the boys there in the first place?

WHO’S WHO? In your notebooks, start creating a character list… What do we know about the characters so far? How can we describe them? Why are the descriptions of them significant?

What does Piggy tell Ralph about himself? Why do you think he is so willing to confide in a complete stranger? How is Ralph different from Piggy, not only in his appearance?

IMAGERY SEARCH: How can we describe the setting (the island)? P. 12 “Here the beach was interrupted abruptly by the square motif of the landscape…” “Beyond the platform there was more enchantment…”

What is the significance of the shell? Why is it used?

The C R E A T U R E What does the creature represent? In your notebooks make a prediction: What predictions can you make about the creature? How are they significant?

VOCABULARY Efflorescence Enmity Decorous Bastion Hiatus

Efflorescence: Blooming of flowers, state of flowering Enmity: Deep seated hatred; State of being an enemy Decorous: Exhibiting appropriate behavior or conduct Bastion: A stronghold or fortification; similar to a stronghold Hiatus: A gap or interruption in continuity; a break or pause

HOMEWORK FOR 3/19/10 FINISH Chapter One and HOMEWORK #1 …. MAKE SURE TO READ! READ! READ! (hint… hint… hint…)

What about JACK???? What is your initial impression of Jack? What is his relationship with the choir like?