Day 55 – Lord of the Flies 9-12 Constructed Response, Gerund vs participle, characterization, the necklace

Lord of the Flies Discussion CR Gerund vs Participle Agenda Warm Up Lord of the Flies Discussion CR Gerund vs Participle Characterization notes “The Necklace” Closure

Objectives Homework Welcome to class! Understand and identify characterization plays in a text. Look at the differences between gerunds and participles. Express a position and use textual evidence to support your claim. Have a great weekend. Buy Romeo and Juliet.

Warm Up List the characteristics of Aladdin or Abu in the film “Aladdin”? Were you told these directly or did you find out his personality/motivation through his thoughts or actions? Give examples to support your answers.

Lord of the Flies 9-12 Constructed REsponse

Lotf 9-12 Constructed Response Take out your laptops and click on the link. You must answer the prompt and follow the constructed response format. You must have at least two quotes from the novel that support what you are trying to say (cited). NO MORE THAN 12 SENTENCES. Turn in your doc to turnitin.com When finished, continue on to the grammar assignment on Classroom.

Prompt: In the last four chapters of the book, there is a definite shift in the behavior of the boys and their intent. Why did Piggy have to die? How does Piggy’s death solidify Golding’s true belief about human nature and evil?

Constructed Response Thesis: Introductory Statement identifying the main point Reference Detail I Elaboration, Signification, Explanation Reference Detail II Elaboration ,Significance, Explanation Synthesis: Conclude by connecting all ideas.

Grammar Time

Gerunds and Participles Download the Gerund and Participles worksheet. Work with your partner and submit when finished.

1.  The tour guide took snapshots of us standing in front of the Aztec pyramid. 2.  Raising money for new uniforms proved more difficult than the band members had expected. 3.  The scouts are excited about exploring the cavern. 4.  Creating the family tree with his grandmother, Derek learned a great deal about his ancestors. 5.  As treasurer, Jody is responsible for collecting the membership dues. 6.  A cloud of black smoke rising above the treetops alarmed the campers. 7.  In our spare time, Sarita and I enjoy making beaded moccasins. 8.  Packing for my trip to the beach, I suddenly remembered that I hadn’t bought any sunscreen.

Characterization

Characterization Literary device used to explain the traits of a character in a story. Information is expressed in two ways: Direct -> The character’s information is shared by the narrator, another character, or the character themselves. Example -> Johnny was a poor depressed soul but he had the heart of a lion. Indirect -> The character’s information is shared subtly. The reader must deduce the character’s information via the thoughts, actions, and appearance of the character. Example -> Johnny stated defiantly, “ I will not give in to my oppressors!”

Character Definitions Static: A character who undergoes little or no inner change. Dynamic: A character who undergoes an important inner change. Round: A major character who encounters conflict and is changed by it. Flat: A stock character that undergoes no change but can add to the story. Protagonist: The main character, or hero, of a story. Antagonist: The adversary of the hero. The “bad guy”. Foil: A character whose characteristics are in direct contrast to another. This is used to highlight the traits of the other character.

Independent Practice Download the document and read “The Necklace”. As you read, look for examples from the text to complete your characterization chart on the story's main character, Mathilde. Stop reading at the line that starts with “Loisel held her back”.

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