9+-+Lord+of+the+Flies

//Lord of the Flies//

9-12 || Monday || Monday || Monday || Monday || Lord of the Flies: Essay
 * ** DUE DATES **
 * 8 - 12 NOV ** || 9.1 || 9.2 || 9.3 || 9.4 ||
 * Quiz
 * Theme and character paragraphs || Tuesday || Wednesday || Thursday || Tuesday ||
 * Theme and character notecards, Enotecards (Littleuns, SImon) || Friday || Thursday || Friday || Tuesday ||
 * Essay || Friday Midnight || Sunday Midnight || Sunday Midnight || Friday Midnight ||

1. Read all six of your theme and character paragraphs that you have already written for the seminars.

2. Choose ONE of the following prompts:

**OR**
 * **How has (your character)’s development through //Lord of the Flies//** **impacted the novel?**
 * **How has the progression of the theme --- impacted the novel //Lord of the Flies?//**

3. Write an introduction paragraph for your essay. || 4. Edit and revise your paragraphs that you have written to prepare for the seminars that relate to your prompt. Ø Make sure all paragraphs relate back to your thesis statement. Ø Make sure all of the quotes you’ve chosen prove your thesis statement (argument). Ø Make sure all of your quotes are cited correctly – if you do not do this correctly, you will lose points! Ø Make sure that each of your quotes has a 2 – 3 sentence explanation that fully explains how your quote proves your argument. Ø Make sure each paragraph starts with a topic sentence that explains the argument you are making in the paragraph. Ø Make sure each paragraph ends with either a conclusion of the argument, or a transition into the next paragraph.
 * ||  ||  Introduction how to:
 * Start with a “grabber” – this could be a relevant quote, a small story, a shocking piece of information, or a question that ties in with your topic and argument. (1 – 3 sentences)
 * Write a small summary of the novel. This should not be a summary of the whole story, but only telling the information the reader must know to be familiar with the argument you’re about to make. (2 – 3 sentences)
 * Write a small summary of the arguments you are about to make in your essay. (1 – 2 sentences)
 * Write a thesis statement – a sentence that tells your main argument that you will be supporting throughout your essay – you may want to include a restatement of the essay prompt. (1 sentence)
 * Write a thesis statement – a sentence that tells your main argument that you will be supporting throughout your essay – you may want to include a restatement of the essay prompt. (1 sentence)

5. Write a concluding paragraph for your essay. || 6. Make sure your essay is formatted correctly: English9._ Ms. Davis Due Date //Lord of the Flies// Essay //(INDENT HERE )// Your paragraphs should be left justified, with the first line of each paragraph indented by using the //tab key//. Your essay should be written in 12 point Times New Roman, Arial, Tahoma, or Calibri font. It should be double-spaced. When you write the title of the novel, it should be written in italics. Please make use of spell check and grammar check. Please make sure to capitalize your character’s name every time you use it. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in lost points. ||
 * ||  ||  Conclusion how to:
 * Start your conclusion with a restatement of your thesis statement. (1 sentence)
 * Write a summary of the arguments you have made through the body of your essay. (3 – 5 sentences)
 * End your conclusion with a final sentence that closes your arguments and leaves your reader with a final thought. (1 – 2 sentences)
 * Remember – never introduce any new information in your conclusion.
 * Remember – never introduce any new information in your conclusion.
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Characters and themes
 * Ralph || Civilization vs. Savagery ||
 * Jack || Order vs. Chaos ||
 * Piggy || Reason vs. Emotion ||
 * Simon || Challenge to the readers to improve themselves ||
 * SamnEric || <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">Good vs. Evil ||
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">The Littleuns || <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">Loss of innocence ||

"Just Because" Poems

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; line-height: normal;">We are looking at William Golding’s //Lord of the Flies// is a classic example of how voice can be controlled, limited or taken away altogether in a society with an unbalanced power structure. In your groups, you will analyze the distribution of power among the boys, and with it, your characters voices, as Golding’s makeshift community on the island evolves. You will write group "Just Because" poems that give voice to those not being heard on the island. And then, you will write your own "Just Because" poem for someone (maybe yourself) in today's world.

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; line-height: normal;">This is the instruction sheet you've pasted into your notebooks: [|just because_Instructions.doc]

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; line-height: normal;">Here are some student samples of "Just Because" poems

This plan has been adapted from Rob Stone

Theme and character seminars: Everyone will come with two paragraphs - typed and printed out. These will be written in argument, support, explanation style.
 * Paragraph one: Description of who your character is and how he is changing.
 * Paragraph two: Description of theme and how it is progressing.

PARAGRAPHS WILL FOLLOW THIS FORMAT:
 * Topic sentence - start argument
 * Continue argument (max one sentence)
 * Support quote one (max 50 words - correctly cited)
 * Explanation of quote one (2-3 sentences)
 * Support quote two (max 50 words - correctly cited)
 * Explanation of quote two (2-3 sentences)
 * Concluding or transition sentence to finish paragraph

EACH WEEK, TWO GROUPS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OUTSIDE SOURCES:
 * Each person will find a relevant website or article. The group will have a total of two articles on theme, one article on character (if there are four people in your group, you will have two theme and two character)
 * For this, please bring in a printed copy of your article and a completed electronic notecard. Please note, the format for the electronic notecard has changed slightly. Please use this enote card document for this assignment. [[file:lotf_ Electronic Notecard.doc]]

WEEK 1: Piggy and Ralph
 * The groups presenting the outside sources will lead the seminar.**

WEEK 2: SamnEric and Jack

WEEK 3: The Littleuns and Simon

Definitions for the LIterary Terms: [|GRADE 9 LITERARY DEVICES.doc]

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">Directions for the character and theme journals: Character tracking for : 1. As you read, find quotes that explain who your character is and how he changes throughout the book. – **Minimum two per chapter** 2. Write each quote on a note card, cite it correctly (Golding 73). 3. Write an explanation (2-3 sentences) that explains WHY you chose this quote to substantiate the personality of your character. Theme tracking for : 1. As you read, find quotes that show your theme throughout the book – **Minimum two per chapter** 2. Write each quote on a note card, cite it correctly (Golding 73). 3. Write an explanation (2-3 sentences) that explais WHY you chose this quote to substantiate the existence of your theme. **LABEL YOUR CARDS EITHER CHARACTER OR THEME**

Click here for the Intro video