1. 10 th Grade English Tuesday 10 Dec. 2013 Agenda: Return Graphic Organizers Model and Write Why H/W: 1. Finish writing why on blue symbolism handout if you did not finish in class. The completed blue handout is due by the start of class tomorrow – 12/11. 2. Chapters 9-12 Vocab Test RESCHEDULED DUE TO SNOW/LATE START.

2. Learning Targets: Symbolic analysis of WHY this symbol is significant to the novel as a whole 1. I can clearly explain how this symbol develops a larger theme or universal truth. 2. I can make connections between my symbol and larger ideas that Golding addresses in the novel. 3. I can explain why those connections are significant and have been studied/debated over time. 4. I can clearly reiterate how my symbol connects to a larger theme within the novel.

3. Symbolism Graphic Organzier  Take out your blue Symbolism Handout and Blue Symbolism Graphic Organizer.  Write and analyze 1 WHY together.  Write and analyze 1 WHY on your own.

4. Step-by-step sentence stems for box 2: Why 1. How does the symbol connect to a theme?  Because the __________ symbolizes _________, the symbolism suggests _________ (insert life lesson here). 2. Why does this matter to the novel as a whole?  Perhaps Golding experiments with ______________ because he is curious about how __________________________. 3. What is Golding’s answer to his experiment?  It seems Golding’s revelations in the novel expose the idea that _____________________________ (insert theme or life lesson here).

5. Ch 11 Vocab Devastated: to destroy or to shatter POS: adjective Sample Sentence : He was devastated by the news of his friend’s death.

6. Ch 11 Vocab Pinnacle: the top of something, or the highest level attainable POS: noun Sample Sentence: He finally reached the pinnacle of the mountain.

7. Ch 11 Vocab Mirage: an optical illusion that distorts distant objects POS: noun Sample Sentence: The mirage in the desert made the trees look wavey.

8. Ch 11 Vocab Talisman: an object thought to possess magic powers that protect a person from evil. A good luck charm. POS: noun Sample Sentence: His talisman protected him from the evil powers of Jack.

9. Discussion Questions Assignment  For each paragraph please include:  Topic Sentece  Context Sentence  Quote (correct MLA)  WHY quote matters  HOW quote answers the question  Example MLA Format for Narration:  “Roger advanced upon them as one wielding a nameless authority”(Golding 182).  Example MLA when Character is Speaking:  “‘Heave! Heave! Heave!’” (Golding 193).