LOTF essay Assignment 2, Term 1

Due dates – jot these down! 1. Scaffold – Will be completed in class in week 8 and must be approved before you go on 2. Full draft – due Monday 26th March 3. Final assignment due – Tuesday 3rd April

Structure BODY PARAGRAPHS Introduction (100 words) Paragraph 1 – TEAL (200 words) Paragraph 2 – TEAL (200 words) Paragraph 3 – TEAL (200 words) Conclusion (50-200 words) Total word count is – 800 words I will permit roughly 900 words max… BODY PARAGRAPHS

General rules for essays No personal pronouns – we, us, I, me Simplify sentences if necessary to convey your point clearly – complicated sentences will not impress an examiner if they cannot be understood. Write you essay in the present tense Capital Letters for characters names! – Pay attention to all spelling and grammar Use formal language – don’t approach analytical essays casually. Avoid using phrases such as: in this essay I will talk about; this essay will be about; in the next paragraph I will deal with etc.

Picking a question Choose at least three of the following and explore their symbolic importance: the conch, fire, the shelters, the sandcastles, the parachutist, the physical appearance of the boys, the beast, and Piggy’s glasses.

Picking a question 2. Some critics have argued that Golding’s main message in Lord of the Flies is that humans are essentially savage. How far do you agree with this statement? Use examples from the book to support your ideas.

Picking a question 3. As the novel progresses it becomes clear that the island is presented as a microcosm of real society. Several characters develop and become representative of ‘types’ of people in society. Discuss three characters and their roles on the island, making clear connections with who they represent in society. Characters to choose from include but are not limited to; Ralph, Piggy, Jack, Simon, Roger, and the ‘littluns’.

Introductions To start: Grab your reader’s attention - You may include a quote (external to LOTF) if you deem it effective and relevant You must mention the author and book name Use words from the question to show you are engaging with it. Point of view: Thesis – present your point of view in relation to the question Interest – quote, statement, vocabulary etc. Direction - outline your 3 main points

Further tips Write in present tense No personal pronouns – we, us, I, me, our Options: 1. William Golding’s Lord of the Flies (option 1 italics instead of quotation marks) 2. William Golding’s ‘Lord of the Flies’ (option 2 with quotation marks)

Sample introduction

Introduction - savagery

Body paragraphs You must use TEAL in each body paragraph In each paragraph, aim for 2-3 quotes; therefore you must incorporate and analyse/discuss roughly 6-8 quotes in total Use persuasive language to argue your case Remember to analyse the language device and effect on the reader

Incorporating Quotes fluently - Embedding quotations

Embedding quotes 1. Always use quotation marks when inserting a quote “ xx xxxx xxx ” 2. Always put the page number in brackets as follows: (pg.75) 3. When choosing quotations, there may be part of the sentence that you do not wish to use. If this is the case you can leave words out by using ellipses: … 4. You may need to change the form of some words, or change the words altogether so that the quotes fit into your sentence fluently. For this you can use brackets to show you’ve changed/added the word.

Conclusions Reaffirm your view (position) – rephrase your introduction Again, outline your 3 main points in the order addressed in your essay (sequentially) Vary your writing – ensure it does not sound too similar to your introduction If used, refer back to any quote you used in your introduction (if you used a quote outside the text!) Do not give a personal judgement on the novel – e.g. this novel was an excellent read – it is not a book review

Sample conclusion

Synonyms for ‘shows’ Communicates Portrays Represents Reveals Alludes Conveys Depicts Demonstrates Illustrates Indicates Displays Suggests Expresses Evokes Communicates Portrays Represents Reveals Alludes Reminds Exemplifies

Connectives Furthermore Firstly, secondly , thirdly, Moreover In addition Gradually Equally important However Nevertheless Also Nonetheless Besides On the contrary Further to this Similarly Thus In the same way Therefore To this end For instance In the same manner As a result Hence In contrast Accordingly In conclusion As a consequence

Analytical Phrasing This suggests Demonstrating that… This implies… The inference to be drawn from this is.. The implication being.. This would suggest.. The supposition drawn from this being that... Leading to the supposition that… The reader supposes... It is clear, therefore, that... The suggestion here is that... Use of the word ___________ conveys... This demonstrates This emphasises the fact that This proves This indicates This describes how This explains how This persuades the reader to This justifies