HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 3 and finish Chapter 3 One-Chunk by Thursday, May 2nd. Finish reading Chapter 4 by Friday, May 3rd and finish One-Chunk by the 4th. NOTE: Remember your one chunk needs to be a quote (un-embedded) and your two sentences of STRONG commentary, which should be guided by your question about that chapter. Here they are again, posted below. Documents for today: "Picture of Childhood" Poem for Practice Close Reading Close Reading Chapter 2 --> Upon completion, this is due to turnitin.com. Chapter 3 Explain the rift between the boys about the division of labor. What does this foreshadow for the leadership of the island? Chapters 4 Simon attempts to explain what he thinks the beast is. What does he mean by this and how is this significant to the story as a whole? Chapter 5 Ralph asks Piggy whether or not he believes the beast, ghosts, and other supernatural beings can actually exist. Piggy responds with an interesting answer. Explain his reasoning and what this reveals about Piggy’s personality and/or POV. Chapter 6 What is the significance of the parachutist to the boys? Why does his presence impact them? Chapter 7 What is the purpose of the game and why do the boys play it? Chapter 8 What is the Lord of the Flies? What significance does it hold? Throughout chapter 8, Simon engages in a "discussion" with the severed pig's head. Is this really happening? What is Golding attempting to accomplish? (A solid, thoughtful answer that covers all parts of the questions will require an arguable topic statement, two complete chunks (with a transition between 'em), and a concluding statement that reinforces your argument and provides additional insight.) Chapter 9 Why do the boys blame Simon for being the beast? What does this reveal about their change in the time they have been on the island? Chapter 11 Describe the significance of the fighting in this chapter and what purpose it serves in progressing the theme of the novel. Explain how Piggy is involved in the conflict in this chapter and what significance this holds for students Chapter 12 Describe how what happens to Piggy impacts the island and why it is significant. Explain what the novel’s last sentence means and what you think it indicates about the future of the boys. Write a theme statement for LOTF. PowerPoint on Close-Reading and Character today:
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