1. 12 TH GRADE2/23/15 PG#5 THESIS Aim: How can I begin to formulate a thesis for my research paper? Do Now: What are some difficulties that you have while writing a thesis?

2. SAMPLE THESIS WITH EXAMPLE OUTLINE How do movies create stereotypes? Although movies are created for entertainment purposes, they still instill harsh stereotypes within its viewers. The movie industry is nothing short of a brainwashing mechanism that allows viewers to view individuals in a certain negative light for the purpose of steering perspective and creating bias. My Arguments Example 1: Asians are depicted as Samurai-sword fighting Orientals. Example 2: Muslims and Arabs are depicted as terrorists. Example 3: Blacks and Hispanics are categorized under gang-affiliated groups (drugs, violence, etc.) Example 4: Americans are depicted as heroes.

3. SUGGESTED OUTLINE DUE FRIDAY! Section A: Introduction  Hook:  Counter Argument: Although movies are created for entertainment purposes, they still instill harsh stereotypes within its viewers.  Thesis: The movie industry is nothing short of a brainwashing mechanism that allows viewers to view individuals in a certain negative light for the purpose of steering perspective and creating bias. Section B: History of the problem  Paragraph 1: Summary of Problem  Paragraph 2: Origin of Problem  Paragraph 3: How it has changed overtime or the effects of the problem Section C: Opposition  Paragraph 4: What does the opposing side say? Paragraph 5: Your refute against their claim Section D: Your argument Paragraph 6: Asians are depicted as Samurai-sword fighting Orientals. Paragraph 7: Muslims and Arabs are depicted as terrorists. Paragraph 8: Blacks and Hispanics are categorized under gang-affiliated groups (drugs, violence, etc.) Paragraph 9: Americans are depicted as heroes. Section E: Solution Paragraph 10: Suggested Solution Section F: Conclusion

4. ON PAGE 5….PEER WORK Team up with 3 people. After writing your thesis statement, share it with your group members. Each member should answer the following on the student’s paper: What is one strength that this thesis has? What is one weakness that this thesis has? How can they strengthen this thesis? After you are finished, get a check with me for a classwork grade. You must have a revised thesis statement and at least 2 peers check your thesis (with questions) in order to get full classwork grade. HOMEWORK: READ CHAPTER 5 BY TOMORROW

5. 12 TH GRADE2/25/15 PAGE #6: CHAPTER 5 LOTF Aim: How do the different perspectives of the characters create a conflict in Lord of the Flies? Do Now: 5 minutes to show me work from yesterday.

6. ANSWER IN YOUR NOTEBOOK How does Jack begin to gain the support of the boys on the island (excluding Simon, Piggy, and Ralph)?

7. FOUR CORNERS Follow directions from the teacher.

8. STATEMENT #1 I care about the survival of my peers on the island.

9. STATEMENT #2 I hate the Littluns!

10. STATEMENT #3 The feeling of power and control will surpass any other feeling.

11. STATEMENT#4 Meat tastes good!

12. PRESENTATIONS Procedure: Step 1: Team up with a person on the opposition. (Ex: If you are Ralph, find a Jack and vice versa.) Step 2: Choose a dialogue from the sheet provided to you by your teacher. Step 3: You and your partner (Jack and Ralph) will then re-write the conversation using Jack and Ralph’s voice and characterization. Step 4: Write the conversation on loose-leaf (one per team). Be sure to change the names. You may also change up the content in order to fit Jack and Ralph’s characterization.

13. 12 TH GRADE #7 LEADERSHIP 2/27/15 Aim: How can we analyze the different types of rulers? Do Now: Is It better to be loved or feared? (leadership position) Explain

14. ACTIVITY In groups of 6, Pick a leader!!!!!!!!!!!!

15. LEADERSHIP QUALITIES? LEADER: You have about 5 minutes to help your group come to a reasonable answer about this controversial picture. There must be only one final answer!

16. PG#8: CHAPTER 6 LOTF 3/2/15 Aim: What are the differences between Jack and Ralph’s leadership techniques? Do Now: What do you think this picture on the right is saying about the boys and the island? Explain.

17. READING QUIZ PERIOD 3 1) What causes the boys to panic at the beginning of the chapter? 2) What specifically do the boys do at the end of the chapter that makes Ralph upset? 3) Who says that they don’t need the conch any longer? 4) Who doesn’t believe in the beast as a creature/monster and makes a statement on it? 5) When the boys went to go look for the beast, who offered to go further by himself to see if there was a beast near the pink bastion?

18. READING QUIZ PERIOD 4 1) Who do the littluns run to after they thought they saw the beast?? 2) Who do the boys follow at the end of chapter 6 when they want to stay and build a fort yet Ralph says they need to go and build the signal fire? 3) Who says that they don’t need the conch any longer? 4) Who doesn’t believe in the beast as a creature/monster and makes a statement on it? 5) When the boys went to go look for the beast, which two characters decide to go further to see if there was a beast near the pink bastion?

19. READING QUIZ PERIOD 5 1) Who claimed to see the beast first in chapter 6? 2) Who said “couldn’t let you do it on your own” and joined in the hunt for the beast? 3) Why does Jack say that they don’t need the conch any longer? 4) Who was supposed to watch the signal fire in the beginning of chapter 6 but let it go out? 5) What fell from the sky in the beginning of chapter 6?

20. SHARE INDEPENDENT WORK HAND IN WORKSHEET Complete worksheet on Jack and Ralph’s perspectives. Use textual evidence for each question!

21. GO OVER VOCABULARY Chapter 5, 6, and 7 VOCABULARY BOXES

22. ON LOOSE-LEAF WRITE AN ANALYTICAL PARAGRAPH Who makes a better more efficient leader—Jack or Ralph? Use evidence

23. FIND 4-5 PIECES OF EVIDENCE TO DEFEND YOUR POINT OF VIEW. Jack or Ralph? Mark the pages with a post-it/or paper. Who makes a more efficient leader?

24. PG#9 THE HUNT3/5/15 Aim: How does Lord of the Flies connect to “The Most Dangerous Game”? Do Now: What is it about games like “Tag”(Chasing the person) and “Hide and Seek” (Finding the person) that are so exhilarating for children?

25. CIRCLE DISCUSSION/DEBATE Can a person lose his or hers humanity? Rules: 8 volunteers will join the discussion circle in the middle of the classroom. The rest of the class you may either: Write down questions you have about their discussion and hand it to someone in the discussion. OR Tap someone out and join the discussion yourself. Everyone must participate! **At the end of the discussion we must have 8 new people sitting at the discussion area.**

26. FOUR CORNERS Strongly agree Strongly disagree Slightly agree Slightly disagree

27. EVERYONE IS CAPABLE OF MURDER

28. WHENEVER GROUPS OF PEOPLE COEXIST, THERE WILL BE STRUGGLES FOR POWER.

29. SOCIETY IS WHAT HOLDS EVERYONE TOGETHER AND WITHOUT THESE CONDITIONS; OUR IDEALS, VALUES AND THE BASICS OF RIGHT AND WRONG ARE LOST.

30. IF HUMANITY IS TO SURVIVE, INNOCENCE MAY HAVE TO BE SACRIFICED.

31. IN GROUPS OF 4 Discuss: Is violence something that is learned or is violence embedded within us? Come up with one real-world example

32. QUESTIONS Why do the boys get caught up in the hunt? In what ways does Ralph’s decision to “play” by Jack’s rules start to back fire? What’s starting to happen to Ralph that makes him a dynamic character? Give a description (physical and personality traits) of Sam and Eric. What does the name “Samneric” tell you about how the other boys on the island see them?

33. ACTIVITY Create a Venn diagram describing/comparing the different hunts that occur in the novel. One occurs in Chapter 4, the other in chapter 7.

34. PROJECT In groups of 3, you will: Create a presentation (poster, ppt, slideshow, video, etc.) connecting Lord of the Flies and “The Most Dangerous Game” to a common theme (message). Include pictures/clips Music that represents both texts (esp. lyrics) Textual evidence linking the common theme to both texts An explanation for the theme and how it is relevant to the outside world.

35. CONNECTION TO THE WORLD In groups of four, you will develop an oral presentation that extends Lord of the Flies to the world around us. Possible topics are:

36. CONNECTION TO THE WORLD Compare the characters to S. Freud’s theory on Id, Ego, and Superego. Explain the issues behind WWII. Compare the concept of good and evil in various religions and philosophies. Analyze the “stranded on a deserted island” motif in other works of literature.