Today, you wrote a paragraph answering a questions relating to this chapter (timed journal). These are used not only to determine your knowledge of content, but also to reinforce writing conventions.
I then discussed this chapter at length and presented you with the sea allegory. If you were not here, you can look this allegory up (it is readily available via Google).
You will get a "catch up" day tomorrow in which you will finish reading the novel and answering questions.
On Tuesday, we will discuss the novel, then on Wednesday, you will write a comprehension exam. On Thursday, you will write an in-class essay (which will be explained on Tuesday: be here).
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Wed. Apr. 29, 2015: Chapter Nine and Ten
Today, you did a journal activity relating to one of these chapters. It was timed. If you were not here, you need to see me to do it. I also talked about conventions that I expect a Grade 12 student to have under his or her belt (Capitalize nouns, write in pen, periods at the ends of sentence, name, date and class in the upper right hand corner, writing without contractions, writing without using first or second person reference, spelling out numbers up to 100, putting in a title if one is not present).
For tomorrow, you need to have Chapter 11 read (and all the chapters before it, of course)!
For tomorrow, you need to have Chapter 11 read (and all the chapters before it, of course)!
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Tues. Apr. 28, 2015: Discussion Chapter Eight
Today, you wrote a quiz on Chapter 7 and 8. You were also instructed to read chapters 9 and 10 for tomorrow's class.
I then discussed the significance of this chapter. It is here that the audience gets a real understanding of what the "danger" on the island is (it is the "Id" inside all of us). We discussed the myth of the beast (the masks, the pig's head, the parachutist), and the meaning of the term "Lord of the Flies."
I also discussed how pathetic fallacy is present in this scene. If you were not here, look up this term on your "Stylistic Devices" sheet and then see for yourself the connection. The rest of the class time was used for reading.
I then discussed the significance of this chapter. It is here that the audience gets a real understanding of what the "danger" on the island is (it is the "Id" inside all of us). We discussed the myth of the beast (the masks, the pig's head, the parachutist), and the meaning of the term "Lord of the Flies."
I also discussed how pathetic fallacy is present in this scene. If you were not here, look up this term on your "Stylistic Devices" sheet and then see for yourself the connection. The rest of the class time was used for reading.
Monday, April 27, 2015
Mon. Apr. 27, 2015: Chapter Discussion
Today, we discussed Chapters 4 - 7 of Lord of the Flies. As part of this, we discussed the message the boys receive from above, the reliability of witness statements, how we perceive our reality based on former experiences, and how fear can become an uncontrollable force. We also discussed various symbols found in the play (the conch, masks, clothing, fire), the importance of Castle Rock and the further disintegration of Ralph and Jack's relationship.
For tomorrow you need to have Chapter 8 read as well as the reading questions.
For tomorrow you need to have Chapter 8 read as well as the reading questions.
Friday, April 24, 2015
Fri. Apr. 24, 2015: Chapter 3
Today, we discussed Chapter 3 of Lord of the Flies. We put focus on how Jack has changed since the beginning of the novel and discussed the importance of drawing inferences based on the evidence presented. I also handed out a sheet about faulty logic.
For the weekend, you are to read Chapters 4 thru 7. I may quiz you on Monday. You also need to answer the reading questions so you can participate in the discussion. I may also mark these.
For the weekend, you are to read Chapters 4 thru 7. I may quiz you on Monday. You also need to answer the reading questions so you can participate in the discussion. I may also mark these.
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Thurs. Apr. 23, 2015: Discussion of Chapter 2
Today, you wrote a quiz to ensure you are reading and comprehending the text. We then discussed the Chapter 2 questions for Lord of the Flies. I also gave you information on how the conch is a symbol. From here, you were assigned to read Chapter 3. It is short. I also informed you that time on the island has passed between Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. You are to have this chapter read and the questions answered for tomorrow's class.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Wed. Apr. 22, 2015: Chapter One
For tomorrow, you are to have read Chapter One and Chapter Two of Lord of the Flies. You are also to have the Chapter One questions completed.
A question that I came with after reading out loud on Tuesday was that Piggy does two things that he wouldn't normally do and he is proud of them. The fact that he does them shows that he is not simply a superego personality, as he is over-riding the rules of his aunt. What does he do?
* Piggy takes his jacket off outside/takes his clothes off
*Piggy gets into the water of the lagoon
A question that I came with after reading out loud on Tuesday was that Piggy does two things that he wouldn't normally do and he is proud of them. The fact that he does them shows that he is not simply a superego personality, as he is over-riding the rules of his aunt. What does he do?
* Piggy takes his jacket off outside/takes his clothes off
*Piggy gets into the water of the lagoon
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