Warm Up: 9/23/2014 Please grab a copy of the “Writing for Literature” notes off of the stool.

Writing for Literature

What is an argument?

Everything is an argument.

An argument has 3 parts: Claim – (Thesis) statement of fact or belief; is arguable Data – (Evidence) evidence to support the claim (really good writing has a min. of 2 pieces text evidence) Warrant – (Elaboration) explanation of how the text evidence supports the claim

William Golding uses symbolism in the novel The Lord of the Flies in the form of the conch to represents the concept of society. The boys’ evolving relationship with the conch illustrates Golding’s theme that humans, when removed form the pressures of civilized authority, will become evil. In the beginning, the boys view the conch as an important symbol that unites them and gives them the power to deal with their difficult situation. When the conch is first found and blown, it brings everyone together: “Ralph found his breath and blew a series of short blasts. Piggy exclaimed, ‘There’s one!’” (Golding 16). Here Piggy observes one boy emerging from the jungle but soon boys conform all around. Each comes for his own reason: some for plain curiosity, other for the prospect of rescue. They all form the first assembly thanks to the conch. The first job of this assembly is to unite even further and choose a leader or chief. Once again the conch plays an important part. It is Ralph who is chosen to be chief, and the main reason for this is because he holds the conch. When it is put to a vote, the boys exclaim, “Him with the shell. Ralph! Ralph! Let him be chief with the trumpet-thing” (Golding 21). Because Ralph possesses the conch, a symbol of power and authority, he is chosen chief. Thus, at first the conch is an important object bringing civilizing influences to the boys as they work together to make the best of a bad situation.

Your turn! In your small group, construct a response with a clear claim, data, and warrant to the following question: How does Hughes use a rhetorical strategy to support the theme of “Theme for English B?”

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Reading Quiz #1: 10/2 (Next Thurs.) Be able to… Identify & explain the significance of key people, places, things, ideas, and events (Choose 2) Provide context for quotations from the text and analyze their significance (Choose 2) Closed Book!

Skill Check: Common Assessment Now that you’ve been introduced to so many new skills, let’s see how much you’ve grown! Will count as one grade. Will be scored for accuracy, so try your best!

Finished Early? Raise your hand; I’ll collect your paper. Work on... Reading & Annotating Night Annotation Guide Practice Reading Quiz Learning the words for Vocabulary Lesson 2

Homework: Next Class: Night Ch. 4 Review your new vocabulary words (Lesson 2) & create a poster for your assigned word Practice Reading Quiz Don’t let these assignments sneak up on you! Annotation Guide (first 10) MOVED TO 10/2 Lit. Circle #1 MOVED TO 10/2 Reading Quiz #1: 10/2