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Lord of the Flies Name___________________What does it mean to be civilized?

Keep all your assignments until after the unit projects and tests are completed.

Media:Twilight Zone “I Shot An Arrow Into the Air” Gatsby’s American Dream “Fable”Survivorman “Cook Islands” HookTexas Tech vs. Ole Miss Cotton Bowl 2009 Iron Maiden “Lord of the Flies”Picasso’s Guernica SurvivorSimpsons “Kamp Krusty” and “Das Bus” LostSeinfeld “The Library” Nine Inch Nails “Piggy”Lord of the Flies 1963 & 1990 Spongebob “Club Spongebob”

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Lord of the Flies Final Projects

Read, Write, Speak, Listen, View, and Produce!

Due: November 12, 2009Project value = 96 points (12 x 8)

Parody Movie: Your movie version will mock the essential themes of the novel while moving it to a high school setting. Your cast must include Ralph, Piggy, Jack, Simon, and Samneric. A script is mandatory: a project will be worth a maximum of half credit without a script. A well-planned, finished product is a must. The video must be formatted to share in the presentation on: VHS, DVD, or YouTube location. 3 minute maximum. (Up to five credit earning members)

Rap or Song Summary (music video optional but encouraged): Summarize all 12 chapters in the lyrics of your song or rap. (Effective summaries highlight the most important details of each chapter.) Be prepared to perform your song/rap live or by recording (CD, DVD) and hand-in a typed copy of the lyrics that labels which lyrics match which chapter. (Individual project)

Comic Book: Write and draw a comic book (computer-aided optional) that includes all 12 chapters in Lord of the Flies. Include four pictures and four dialog balloons for each chapter. Your drawings cannot include stick figures. The scenes and dialog you select must summarize the most important elements of each chapter. (Individual Project)

Digital Story: Write a script for the chapter you choose to reenact – use many quotes directly from the novel. Draw, photograph, or Photoshop your own art to represent scenes from the novel. You will record the script, add the pictures, add sound effects and background music. Cite the source of any music you use at the end of your story. Use iMovie or Windows Movie Maker for this project. Bring your finished project on a USB drive, CD, or save it to YouTube. (Individual project; 3 minute maximum)

Symbolic Poster: Draw a poster for this novel including at least ten characters, objects, or events. You will need to have a plan before you start drawing to combine all the elements while choosing the most important symbols to highlight. Only undertake this project if you draw very well. Be prepared to explain your artistic choices for symbolism in depth. (Individual project)

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Final Project Rubric_ All projects are due before or at the beginning of class

on November 12th. No exceptions.

_ Presentation of projects is required. Refusal to present will reduce score by 50%.

_ All instructions must be followed for the project to be scored on this rubric. (Projects that do not follow instructions will be reduced by the percentage of instructions not followed.)

_ Groups: students need to have done their fair share of the work to earn equivalent grades; grades will be reduced a percentage according to the inequality of effort.

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Rubric (continued) 96 pointsCategory 4 3 2 1

Content -Accuracy

All details are accurate, thorough, and well -chosen.

95% accurate, thorough, and well -chosen facts are displayed.

90% accurate, thorough, and well -chosen facts are displayed.

85% accurate,thorough, and well -chosen facts are displayed.

Required Elements -project meets requirements as outlined in instructions

The project includes all minimum required elements mention in instructions. (12 chapters or 100% completion)

All required elements mentioned in instructions are included on the project. (11 chapters or 95% completion)

Most of the required elements from instructions are included on the project. (10 chapters or 90% completion)

Several required elements were missing. (9 chapters or 85% completion)

Quality of Work & Attractiveness- project is neat and organized

Provides work of the highest quality. The project is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness, audio quality, etc.

Provides high quality work. The project is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness, audio quality, etc .

The project is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. The project looks rushed and / or poorly planned.

The project is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive. The project looks rushed and / or poorly planned.

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Peer Teaching – Day One1. Read your chapter in advance.

2. Prepare a correct answer key for your chapter. This is due the first day of your teaching - at the start of class.

3. Hand out the chapter’s assignment and read the content and language goals.

4. Lead the class in reading the chapter aloud together the first day of your chapter.

5. Explain the assignment (particularly the multiple intelligence activity and back side of the assignment) and assign it as homework. Allow class time to start the homework.

Peer Teaching – Day Two6. Collect the homework assignments (you and your

group will correct them for homework, and your answer key will be returned to you)

7. Ask volunteers (the involuntary) to share their answers to each section of the homework and review correct answers for the assignment together.

8. If time allows you can:_ Show clips from the 1963 film version_ Present media clips from other TV, movie, songs that allude to

LotF_ Lead an activity that requires problem solving, leadership, and

teamwork.

Peer Teaching Rubric12 x 8 = 96 points

4 3 2 1

Knowledge Exhibits expertise on the chapter, answers studentquestions accurately, appears prepared, does fair share of group’s work

_ of Exhibits expertise on the chapter, answers student questions accurately, appears prepared, does fair share of group’s work

_ of Exhibits expertise on the chapter, answers student questions accurately, appears prepared, does fair share of group’s work

_ of Exhibits expertise on the chapter, answers student questions accurately, appears prepared, does fair share of group’s work

Preparation Read ahead, prepared key, corrected homework accurately on -time, can refer to previous chapters

_ of Read ahead, prepared key, corrected homework accurately on -time, can refer to previous chapters

_ of Read ahead, prepared key, corrected homework accurately on -time, can refer to previous chapters

_ of Read ahead, prepared key, corrected homework accurately on -time, can refer to previous chapters

Leadership Explain ed assignment, choose a variety of students to read or share answers, led extra activity, fair/kind/respectful to all peers

_ of Explain ed assignment, choose a variety of students to read or share answers, led extra activity, fair/kind/respectful to all peers

_ of Explain ed assignment, choose a variety of students to read or share answers, led extra activity, fair/kind/respectful to all peers

_ of Explain ed assignment, choose a variety of students to read or share answers, led extra activity, fair/kind/respectful to all peers

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Lord of the Flies /25 Name________________________Chapter 1: The Sound of the Shell p. 7-31

Content Goal- We will make inferences, compare/contrast, and draw conclusions while actively reading Lord of the Flies.

Language Goal- Our goals are to read, write, listen, speak, view, and think critically relative to the Lord of the Flies.

Vocabulary (LC04)- “They were twins, and the eye was shocked and incredulous at such cheery duplication” (19). (2pts)Define from context not dictionary:Explanation for definition based on context:

Language Practice- Piggy seamed to be the most intelligent Jack was the natural leader but Ralph was the most attractive and also possessed the conch (2 pts)

CAT Questions Restate the question in your answer and write complete sentences. Cite very specific details from the text as evidence. (9 pts)

1. (LC03) What is the most likely reason that Jack (tries to lead the boys)? Provide two details from chapter 1 to support your answer.

2. (LA06) What are two differences between Piggy and Ralph? Include information from chapter 1 in your answer.

3. (LT10) One conclusion a reader can draw from this chapter is that the conch represents leadership. Provide two details from the chapter to support this conclusion.

Multiple Intelligence Activity: In this chapter, Jack and the boys try to dominate the island by mapping and exploring it (man versus nature). Draw a map of the island based on the descriptions of chapter 1. (10 details for 5 pts)

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Lord of the Flies Name________________________Reading StrategiesChapter 1

Positive Profile

Directions: Create a positive profile for Ralph by choosing details from chapter 1 (7 pts).

Strengths: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Hobbies: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Descriptions of Character: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Actions & Words of Character: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Smartest Action Performed: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Questionable Actions: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Positive Statement About the Character: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Lord of the Flies /25 Name________________________Chapter 2: Fire on the Mountain p. 32-47

Content Goal- We will make inferences, recognize conflict, and draw conclusions while actively reading Lord of the Flies.

Language Goal- Our goals are to read, write, listen, speak, view, and think critically relative to the Lord of the Flies.

Vocabulary (LC04)- There was no laughter at all now and more grave watching. Ralph pushed both hands through his hair and looked at the little boy in mixed amusement and exasperation (36). (2 pts)Define from context not dictionary:Explanation for definition based on context:

Language Practice- all Ralph had to do was waive the conch, and the other’s wood listen. He told them his dad is in the navy and most islands are mapped, so they’ll be found soon (3 pts)

CAT Questions Restate the question in your answer and write complete sentences. Cite very specific details from the text as evidence. (9 pts)1. (LC03) Explain how the beastie was important to the boy with the birthmark.

Support your answer with two details from the chapter. 2. (LA05) How does Jack contribute to the conflict in chapter 2? Include two details

from the chapter in your answer. 3. (LT10) What conclusion can the reader draw about the little boy with the birthmark?

Provide two details from chapter 2 to support the conclusion.

Multiple Intelligence Activity: Ironically, these boys are free of teachers and rules, but one of their first concerns is making up rules for meetings and using the conch. List their rules for the conch and meetings. (3 pts)

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Lord of the FliesReading StrategiesChapter 2

Logographic Cues (8 pts)

A logographic cue is a simple symbol or picture (or logo) that acts as a visual reminder of an important literary element in a text. It assists the reader in visualizing characters, setting, and motifs throughout the novel. (http://www.allamericareads.org/lessonplan/wyw/during/logocues.htm)

What cues can you draw to represent:

1. Ralph

2. Piggy

3. Jack

4. Fire

5. Rescue

6. Simon

7. the Beastie

8. Food

What are more ideas you can think of and cues to match them?

Hunting

Law & order

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Lord of the Flies /32 Name________________________Chapter 3: Huts on the Beach p. 48-57

Content Goal- We will summarize, recognize conflict, and make inferences about the author’s purpose while actively reading Lord of the Flies.

Language Goal- Our goals are to read, write, listen, speak, view, and think critically relative to the Lord of the Flies.

Vocabulary (LC04)- “We want meat—“ “And we don’t get it.” Now the antagonism was audible. “But I shall! Next time! I’ve got a barb on this spear!” (51). (2 pts)Define from context not dictionary:Explanation for definition based on context:

Language Practice- Ralph is fed up with meatings because he calls a meeting the boys all attend and decide to build a jet or something ridiculous. They work for about 5 minutes before running of to play (2 pts)

CAT Questions Restate the question in your answer and write complete sentences. Cite very specific details from the text as evidence. (9 pts)

1. (LC02) Write a summary of the shelter building. Include three main details from chapter 3 in your answer.

2. (LA05) How do Jack and his choir contribute to the conflict in chapter 3? Include two details from the chapter in your answer.

3. (LT08) What is the author’s purpose for writing the last paragraph of the chapter including, “The candle-buds opened their wide white flowers glimmering under the light that pricked down from the first stars. Their scent spilled out into the air and took possession of the island.” Include two details from chapter 3 in your answer.

Multiple Intelligence Activity- Imagine you are stranded on an island with a random group of students from LHS survivors. Design (sketch) dream shelters for the LHS survivors using materials you could find on the island. (5 pts)

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The soundtrack song for this chapter would be:

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movie clip = 3 min.

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Lord of the FliesReading StrategiesChapter 3

Character Study of JackAdd two (or more) text-based details from chapter three in each shape without repeating any details (14 pts).

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Things Jack thinks:

Things Jack says:

Jack’s actions:

What other characters think or say about Jack:

Jack’s life after the crash:

Jack’s life before the crash:

How/what Jack feels:

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Lord of the Flies /27 Name________________________Chapter 4: Painted Faces and Long Hair p. 58-75

Content Goal- We will learn about allegory, main idea, cause & effect, and the author’s purpose while actively reading Lord of the Flies.

Language Goal- Our goals are to read, write, listen, speak, view, and think critically relative to the Lord of the Flies.

Vocabulary (LC04)- “Piggy and the parody were so funny that the hunters began to laugh. Jack felt encouraged. He went on scrambling and the laughter rose to a gale of hysteria” (72). (2 pts)Define from context not dictionary:Explanation for definition based on context:

Language Practice- Piggy thought the kids smile meant he was friendly Piggy was an outsider cuz of his asthma, his spex, and his refusal to due physical work. (2 pts)

CAT Questions Restate the question in your answer and write complete sentences. Cite very specific details from the text as evidence. (9 pts)

1. (LC01) Chapter 4 shows morality/immorality. Provide two details from chapter 4 that support morality/immorality as a theme.

2. (LA07) Explain why (Piggy was yelled at). Include two details from chapter 4 in your answer.

3. (LT08) The author’s purpose for writing chapter 4 may have been to show Simon’s kindness compared to other boys. Provide two details from chapter 4 to support this purpose.

Literary Terms- Copy definitions to these terms during discussion and have a working knowledge of these terms to discuss the novel. (3 pts)

1. Allegory-2. Symbols & Symbolism-

3. Static character-

4. Dynamic character-

5. Irony-

6. Theme-

Multiple Intelligence Activity- The hunters disguise themselves in camouflage and face paint make hunting easier, but the disguises also allow them to act free of society’s conventions (right versus wrong). Imagine you are one of the hunters, draw yourself disguised with the materials available on a tropical island. (3 pts)

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The soundtrack song for this chapter would be:

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Lord of the FliesReading StrategiesChapter 4

Four QuadrantsFill in the boxes with two answers to each question- use text-based details from chapter 4 in your answers/questions. (8 pts)

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Lord of the FliesChapter 4

What are the most important points?

How does this information match what I already knew?

What questions do I still have about the topic?

My predictions for what will happen and why are…

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Lord of the Flies /26 Name________________________Chapter 5: Beast from Water p. 76-94

Content Goal- We will make predictions, contrast two characters, and evaluate a character’s reasoning while actively reading Lord of the Flies.

Language Goal- Our goals are to read, write, listen, speak, view, and think critically relative to the Lord of the Flies.

Vocabulary (LC04)- “Fat lot of good we are,” said Ralph. “Three blind mice. I’ll give up.” “If you give up,” said Piggy, in an appalled whisper, “what ‘ud happen to me?” (93). (2 pts)Define from context not dictionary:Explanation for definition based on context:

Language Practice- Simon is to shy and in articulate, so when he trys to explain mans essential illness noone pays attention (3 pts)

CAT Questions Restate the question in your answer and write complete sentences. Cite very specific details from the text as evidence. (9 pts)

1. (LC03) Based on the information in chapter 5, predict what will most likely happen to Piggy if Jack succeeds in his coup d’état (overthrow of the government). Include two details from this chapter in your answer.

2. (LA06) What are two differences between Jack and Ralph that make Jack more popular? Include information from the chapter in your answer.

3. (LT09) Why does Ralph discipline the group of boys during the meeting? Include two details from chapter 5 in your answer.

Multiple Intelligence Activity: The boys spend a lot of time at the meeting spot, and it is thoroughly described in this chapter (page 77). Draw the meeting spot and some of the boys at a meeting; label the leaders to show where they sit compared to the rest. Include at least: the beach, the platform, the logs, Ralph, the littluns, the sea, and the “forest.” (4 pts)

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The soundtrack song for this chapter would be:

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movie clip = 8 min.

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Lord of the FliesReading StrategiesChapter 5Somebody Wanted But So- use text-based details from chapter 5. (8 pts)

Example: Taylor …wanted to be independent… but she got Turtle…so she changed her mind.Somebody Wanted But SoCharacter Goal/Motivation Conflict ResolutionRalph 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Somebody Wanted But SoCharacter Goal/Motivation Conflict ResolutionPiggy 6.

Somebody Wanted But SoCharacter Goal/Motivation Conflict ResolutionJack 7.

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Somebody Wanted But SoCharacter Goal/Motivation Conflict ResolutionLittluns 8.

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Lord of the Flies /32 Name________________________Chapter 6: Beast from Air p. 95-108

Content Goal- We will recognize theme, contrast elements of the story, and draw conclusions while actively reading Lord of the Flies.

Language Goal- Our goals are to read, write, listen, speak, view, and think critically relative to the Lord of the Flies.

Vocabulary (LC04)- “I suppose you aren’t pulling our legs?” The reply was too emphatic for anyone to doubt them. Piggy took the conch” (101). (2 pts)Define from context not dictionary:Explanation for definition based on context:

Language Practice- Ralph become very angry because they mite get rescued if they keep the fire going butt the boys prefer to explore the island. (2 pts)

CAT Questions Restate the question in your answer and write complete sentences. Cite very specific details from the text as evidence. (9 pts)

1. (LC01) The theme of chapter 6 is overcoming fear. Provide two details from the chapter that support this idea.

2. (LA06) What are two differences between the new fort and the shelters? Include information from this chapter in your answer.

3. (LT10) One conclusion that the reader can draw from chapter 6 is that mankind is the beast. Provide two details from chapter 6 to support this conclusion.

Multiple Intelligence Activity- Choose a familiar tune, and write lyrics that summarize this chapter (“Mary Had a Little Lamb” could turn into …) (10 pts)

Think like a genius: the parachutist is a___________________, so he represents the “invasion” of _________________ on the island. This could easily foreshadow ___________________________.

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movie clip = 7 min.

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Lord of the FliesReading StrategiesChapter 6

How is one just like the other? Comparisons Character is just like another fictional

character because they both…(9 pts)

Ralph

Piggy*

Simon

Jack

Samneric

Roger

Littluns

Beastie

Hunters

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* Piggy represents intelligence NOT obesity.

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Lord of the Flies /38 Name________________________Chapter 7: Shadows and Tall Trees p. 109-123

Content Goal- We will learn make predictions, analyze cause and effect, and recognize the author’s purpose while actively reading Lord of the Flies.

Language Goal- Our goals are to read, write, listen, speak, view, and think critically relative to the Lord of the Flies.

Vocabulary (LC04)- “So they sat, the rocking, tapping, impervious Roger and Ralph, fuming; round them the close sky was loaded with stars, save where the mountain punched up a hole of blackness” (121). (2 pts)Define from context not dictionary:Explanation for definition based on context:

Language Practice- Its been along time since Ralph had a proper bath. He wants to cut his hare, bathed with sope, brush his teeth, and trim his nails (3 pts)

CAT Questions Restate the question in your answer and write complete sentences. Cite very specific details from the text as evidence. (9 pts)

1. (LC03) Based on the information in this novel and chapter 7 in particular, what prediction can you make related to Jack pretending to kill Robert? Include two details from the novel in your answer.

2. (LA07) Explain why Ralph went hunting. Include two details from the novel in your answer.

3. (LT08) What is the author’s purpose for having Ralph climb to the top of the mountain at night? Include two details from chapter 7 in your answer.

Literary Terms (LA05)- Copy the definition and write an example from the chapter of:1.) situational irony- (1 pt)

Multiple Intelligence Activity: Imagine what a news report from the island would say. Write your own news broadcast summarizing the novel so far including 1.) local headlines, 2.) international news, and 3.) the weather forecast. (10 pts)

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movie clip = 4 min.

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Lord of the FliesReading StrategiesChapter 7

Elements of Fiction: fill in each section with text-based details (13 pts)Setting Character

TraitsCharacter Goals

Plot Theme

Where and when?

Ralph

Piggy

Simon

Jack

Samneric

What is Ralph trying to accomplish?

What is Jack trying to accomplish?

Exposition:

Rising Action:

Prediction of Climax:

Prediction of Resolution:

What are several themes of this novel?

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Lord of the Flies /37 Name________________________Chapter 8: Gift for the Darkness p. 124-144

Content Goal- We will summarize, analyze cause & effect, and draw conclusions while actively reading Lord of the Flies.

Language Goal- Our goals are to read, write, listen, speak, view, and think critically relative to the Lord of the Flies.

Vocabulary (LC04)- “Are you sure? Really?” “Go up and see,” said Jack contemptuously, “and good riddance” (124). (2 pts)Define from context not dictionary:Explanation for definition based on context:

Language Practice- Sychic Simon communicates telepathically with the pig’s head What does the head tell him Who does the pigs head represent? (2 pts)

CAT Questions Restate the question in your answer and write complete sentences. Cite very specific details from the text as evidence. (9 pts)

1. (LC02) Write a summary of Jack recruiting members for his tribe. Include three details from the beginning, middle, and end of the chapter in your summary.

2. (LA07) How did Simon’s experience in chapter 8 influence his understanding of the beast? Include three details from the chapter in your answer.

3. (LT10) One conclusion that a reader can draw from hunting the sow (the only female on the island) is that the hunters are enjoying the violence of hunting more than the meat hunting provides. Provide two details from this chapter to support this conclusion.

Multiple Intelligence Activity: Simon’s discussion with the “Lord of the Flies” can be very confusing. Write a ten line script of the discussion between Simon and the “Lord of the Flies.” Use text-based details to support the dialog you write. The most thorough, accurate, and entertaining script will be performed in our puppet theater. (10 pts)

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Lord of the FliesReading StrategiesChapter 8

Charting What I Think (14 pts)The “Lord of the Flies” is…

The text says…(summarize with text-based details)

I think it means… (draw conclusions)

Page 129move the fire to the beach so it’s easier to maintain

everyone is afraid of the beastie if no one will go to the top for the fire

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Lord of the Flies /38 Name________________________Chapter 9: A View to a Death p. 145-154

Content Goal- We will make inferences, consider cause & effect, and author’s purpose while actively reading Lord of the Flies.

Language Goal- Our goals are to read, write, listen, speak, view, and think critically relative to the Lord of the Flies.

Vocabulary (LC04)- “Ralph took an uncertain step, pointed to a palm tree, and whispered something inaudible to Piggy; and they both giggled like Sam” (149).Define from context not dictionary:Explanation for definition based on context:

Language Practice- Know that Simon has the answer is it likly he will get to tell the other’s? (2 pts)

CAT Questions Restate the question in your answer and write complete sentences. Cite very specific details from the text as evidence. (9 pts)

1. (LC03) What is the most likely reason that Piggy splashes Ralph? Provide two details from chapter 9 in your answer.

2. (LA07) Explain why Simon is attacked. Include two details from chapter 9 in your answer.

3. (LT08) What is the author’s purpose for writing the last four paragraphs of this chapter? Include two details from the chapter in your answer.

Multiple Intelligence Activity: Food is on everyone’s mind in this chapter. Write a complete menu of a feast you would make on the island with tropical fruits, seafood, meats, and vegetables. Include an appetizer, main course, and dessert. (3 pts)

Discussion: A circle represents _________________, so when the boys danced in a circle they were symbolically _____________ against ______________________.

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Lord of the FliesReading StrategiesChapter 9

Question Answer Relationships (22 pts)Complete sentences NOT necessary

In the Book In My HeadRight There1. What happens to Simon at the very beginning of the chapter?2. What animal hovers around the characters today?3. What does Simon discover on the mountain?4. What is Simon determined to share with the other boys?5. How is Jack represented during the feast?6. How does Jack convince the boys to join his tribe?7. What do the boys chant during their dance, and what do they act out?8. What do the boys “think” they’re killing? What do they actually kill?

Author and You11. How does the author convey that it is extremely hot today?12. Why does the author have Simon discover the ___ instead of another character? 13. What is the author trying to show us by having Piggy retaliate against Ralph splashing him?14. How does the author foreshadow violence at the feast?15. How does the author show Jack is powerful?16. How does the author compare Simon to a religious figure at the end of the chapter?

Think and Search (Internet or dictionary)

9. What does “lord of the flies” mean?

10. What does “Beezlebub” mean?

On my Own17. What is the connection between the heat and how the boys act?18. What do the flies mean if they aren’t just insects? What do they represent?19. What is the connection between the pig they’re eating and Jack appearing like a god?20. What is the significance of the conch not having any importance at Jack’s end of the island?21. What might have happened differently if Ralph and Piggy left before the dance?22. Does it matter that “the beast” leaves the island if it has been replaced by the real beast?

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Lord of the Flies /27 Name________________________Chapter 10: The Shell and the Glasses p. 155-168

Content Goal- We will make inferences, contrast characters, and draw conclusions while actively reading Lord of the Flies.

Language Goal- Our goals are to read, write, listen, speak, view, and think critically relative to the Lord of the Flies.

Vocabulary (LC04)- “Why should they try to sneak in, Chief” The chief was vague but earnest. “They will. They’ll try to spoil things we do. So the watchers at the gate must be careful” (160). (2 pts)Define from context not dictionary:Explanation for definition based on context:

Language Practice- Isn’t it strange that piggy, mr intelligence, says Simons death was an accident? (2 pts)

CAT Questions Restate the question in your answer and write complete sentences. Cite very specific details from the text as evidence. (9 pts)

1. (LC03) Based on information in chapter 10, what inference/assumption can you make about Ralph, Piggy, and Samneric? Include two details from the chapter in your answer.

2. (LA06) What are two differences between Piggy/Ralph’s and Jack’s explanations for Simon’s death? Include information from chapter 10 in your answer.

3. (LT10) What conclusion can you draw about Jack based on his order to have Wilfred beaten? Include two details from the chapter to support this conclusion.

Multiple Intelligence Activity: Who is the chief now, and how do we know? The scene where Jack and friends attack Ralph’s camp is both violent and comical. Write a script that includes actions (no words necessary) for each of the following characters: Piggy, Ralph, Sam, Eric, Jack, and Roger during the raid. (6 pts)

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Lord of the FliesReading StrategiesChapter 10

Sociograms

A sociogram is a visual representation of the relationships among characters in a literary text that helps students understand relationships between characters.  Students can make use of pictures, symbols, shapes, colors, and line styles to illustrate these relationships.  (http://greece.k12.ny.us/instruction/ela/6-12/Reading/Reading%20Strategies/sociograms.htm)

An example from Hamlet:

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On the bottom of this paper (or a clean sheet), draw your own sociogram for chapter 10. Include logographic cues for Ralph, Piggy, Samneric, Simon, littluns, bigguns, Roger, and Jack and connect them according to their relationship with others. (8 pts)

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Lord of the Flies /23 Name________________________Chapter 11: Castle Rock p. 169-182

Content Goal- We will summarize, evaluate conflict, and consider the author’s purpose while actively reading Lord of the Flies.

Language Goal- Our goals are to read, write, listen, speak, view, and think critically relative to the Lord of the Flies.

Vocabulary (LC04)- “With ludicrous care he embraced the rock, pressing himself to it above the sucking sea. The sniggering of the savages became a loud derisive jeer” (176). (2 pts)Define from context not dictionary:Explanation for definition based on context:

Language Practice- In his hurry to thretten Samneric Roger almost pushs Jack. Do you think he will kill the twins (2 pts)

CAT Questions Restate the question in your answer and write complete sentences. Cite very specific details from the text as evidence. (9 pts)

1. (LC02) What a summary of what happens at Castle Rock including what happens to Piggy, to Ralph, and to the conch.

2. (LA05) What problem does Ralph and Piggy experience at the beginning of the chapter? What are three steps they take to solve this problem? Include information from chapter 11 in your answer.

3. (LT08) What is the author’s purpose for attacking Piggy? Provide two details from chapter 11 in your answer.

Multiple Intelligence Activity: Interview strategy. Littluns, Ralph, Piggy, Simon, Samneric, and Jack will interview Roger about his “big action” this chapter. (0 pts in-class activity)

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The soundtrack song for this chapter would be:

by:

because:

movie clip = 67 min.

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Lord of the FliesReading StrategiesChapter 11

Cliffhanger (10 pts)

1.) Prediction of events in chapter 11 based on details from chapter 10:

Plot events from chapter 11:

2.)

3.)

4.)

5.)

6.)

7.)

8.)

9.)

10.) Prediction for what will happen in chapter 12 based on details in chapter 11:

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Lord of the Flies /30 Name________________________Chapter 12: Cry of the Hunters (and notes) p. 183-208

Content Goal- We will summarize, analyze cause & effect, and author’s purpose while actively reading Lord of the Flies.

Language Goal- Our goals are to read, write, listen, speak, view, and think critically relative to the Lord of the Flies.

Vocabulary (LC04)- “There was no reply. To carry he must speak louder; and this would rouse those striped and inimical creatures from their feasting by the fire” (187). (2 pts)Define from context not dictionary:Explanation for definition based on context:

Language Practice- Ralph wept for the end of inosense the darkness of mans hart and Piggys death. (3 pts)

CAT Questions Restate the question in your answer and write complete sentences. Cite very specific details from the text as evidence. (9 pts)

1. (LC02) Write a summary of Ralph’s interactions with Samneric during chapter 12 including three main events from throughout the chapter in your summary.

2. (LA07) Explain why a British Navy ship finally stopped at the island. Include two details from chapter 12 in your answer.

3. (LT08) What is the author’s purpose for having a Naval officer rescue the boys when they originally crashed on the island to escape a war? Include two details from the novel in your answer.

Multiple Intelligence Activity: Mock Trial. We will decide to put either Jack on trial for crimes associated with his leadership of the boys. Roles include: Jack, his defense attorney & assistant, a prosecutor & assistant. Everyone else will be witnesses called to testify for or against Jack and need to be prepared with testimony supported by text-based details. (0 pts – class activity)

Discussion: What does the future hold for these hunters?

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The soundtrack song for this chapter would be:

by:

because:

movie clip = 7 min.

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Lord of the FliesReading StrategiesChapter 12

Episodic Summary of… Chapter 12

Setting:1.) Where on the island?2.) What time of day/night?3.) How much time elapses during the chapter?

Plot4.) Main action of the chapter5.) Summarize this chapter with 7 significant text-based details

a.b.c.d.e.f.g.

6.) Reason for the main action of the chapter7.) Effect(s) of the main action this chapter

Main characters of the chapter – list 3 main characters and 3 important actions each made this chapter.

8.) .a.b.c.

9.) .a.b.c.

10.)a.b.c.

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Lord of the Flies Name______________Symbolism Review /35

An allegory is: __________________________________________________

Fill this T-chart in with the symbolic meanings of each character or event.

Characters/items/events in the story What they mean symbolically or metaphorically (12 pts)

Example: Example: Pig’s head on a stick Lord of the Flies (Devil,

Satan)

1. conch 1.

2. Piggy & eyeglasses 2.

3. fire 3.

4. Jack & spears 4.

5. pigs 5.

6. dead mama pig 6.

7. tribal dance & chant 7.

8. littluns 8.

9. biguns 9.

10. parachutist 10.

11. Simon 11.

12. littlun with birthmark 12.

Author’s Purpose: What is the author telling us through this tale? Include multiple details from the novel in your explanation. (3 pts)

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Lord of the FliesPlot Review

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Fill out this plot line with a minimum of 20 main events from the novel (20 pts)

Be careful deciding what the novel’s climax is.