10th Grade English Friday 8 Nov. 2013 Agenda: Introduce Artist Retreat Chapter 2 Vocabulary Read chapter 2 Answer Discussion Questions H/W: Competitors should begin working on their Artist Retreat – Due Thursday, 11/14 Ch 1-4 Comprehension Test & Vocab Test Thursday, 11/14

Artist Retreat! Artist Retreat – Your mission is to create an artistic representation of some aspect of the novel. You may focus on the island, the beastie, one of the characters, etc., but be sure to spotlight the important details. You might deal with symbolism or some other literary element, and you must be able to discuss the significance of both the item and your work. Include as many details from the novel as possible. Some examples include: items such as a musical tribute to a character, clay impressions, poetry, masks, or any artistic medium. Obviously, artistic ability is a plus, but pieces will also be ranked on inclusion of relevant details. Good luck!

Ch 2 Vocab Compelled: to cause someone by force to do something Her parents compelled her to eat her vegitables. POS: verb

Ch 2 Vocab Errant: Roving in search of adventure, or wandering outside of the established limits. The errant littl’uns ran away from the group. POS: adjective

Ch 2 Vocab Ebullient: zestfully enthusiastic, or seeming to boil (bubbling) His ebullient personality made him popular with is peers. POS: Adjective

Ch 2 Vocab Assented: to agree to a proposal POS: noun The quiet boy readily assented by following the young man’s request. POS: noun

Read Chapters 2-3 Please answer discussion questions while you read Chapters 2-3 quiz is on Tuesday, 11/12 Discussion Questions are due on Tuesday, 11/12

Ch. 2-3 Discussion Questions 1) Why does Jack want lots of rules Ch. 2-3 Discussion Questions 1) Why does Jack want lots of rules? 2) How does the group respond to the absence of adults? 3) What is the beastie? 4) What does Jack do to contribute to the legend of the Beastie and why? 5) What happens when Ralph mentions the need for a fire? Why? 6) What does the conch symbolize? 7) What excuse does Jack use for failing to let Piggy speak on the mountain? Does this apply to everyone? Explain the significance. 8) Why isn’t Piggy helping with the shelters? 9) Describe the relationship between Jack and Ralph? 10) What does the beastie symbolize? 11) What role does fear play in the novel thus far? 12) What indications of the passage of time does Golding give? 13) Describe Piggy’s role in Ralph’s government. 14) Describe the form of government the kids choose. 15) What does the boy with the mulberry birthmark represent? What is Golding saying? 16) How is Ralph’s government working? What signs are there of order? Disorder? 17) What are the goals of this society? Are they reasonable? How do they go about achieving them? 18) Cite and explain evidence from Ch. 2-3 that could be used as indication of Simon representing Christ.