Day 50 – Phrases, Symbolism, Lord of the flies week 2 discussion, and quiz

Agenda Warm up Lord of the Flies Discussion Chapters 7-8 Lord of the Flies Constructed Response Quiz Week 2 Cask of Amontillado Shield Project Closure

Objectives Analyze a work fiction and determine the symbolic meaning of objects within the story. Construct a physical project with a symbolic meaning. Homework: LotF chapters 9-12 due April 19

Dissect the sentences: label s,v,pp, phrase Warm Up – Dissect the sentences: label s,v,pp, phrase 1. I had only one desire, leaving for home.   2. Writing a good novel is hard work. 3. With his snoring in his sleep, his wife couldn't sleep.

Lord of the Flies Discussion Chapters 5-6

Get into your 4 person groups Just like your passage packets, we will be discussing the LotF. Take out your books and remove everything else from your desk. In your groups, discuss each annotation objective on the next slide. Focus on the symbolic meaning present in the book. See you if can find the exposition and the rising action. Share your interpretations. Whatever you do not complete in your group must be completed at home.

Chapter 7: Shadows and Tall Trees The chapter begins with Ralph in self-reflection of his appearance. This leads him to several realizations. On pages 109-110, annotate key descriptions and comparisons about Ralph and the boys' appearance. In the margins, state the significance of Ralph's epiphany on page 110. On pages 113-115, Ralph takes part in his first pig hunt. Highlight details that display the changes in his behavior. In the margins, note the significance of these changes. On a post-it note, compose a statement about why you believe Golding included Ralph in this hunt and showed the reader his reactions. On pages 122-123, Ralph, Jack, and Roger venture to the top of the mountain to look for the beast. Annotate details that contribute to the mood of the expedition. At the end of the chapter, compose your thoughts about (a) what the boys found and (b) why Golding chose to let Jack "win" and continue the search at night.

Chapter 8: Gift for the Darkness Annotate the confrontation between Ralph and Jack on pages 126-127. On a post-it, summarize their points and summarize how the meeting ends. On pages 137-138, Simon is “confronted” by “The Lord of the Flies.” Record your interpretations and analysis of this episode, including symbolism/personification. On pages 143-144, Simon now engages in a “dialogue” with “The Lord of the Flies.” Continue your annotations from the previous objective. In the space at the bottom of p. 144, summarize your interpretations and observations of these two interactions between Simon and “The Lord of the Flies.” This is clearly a critical point in the novel. We will discuss this chapter in class.

Lord of the flies Constructed Response Chapters 5-8

Lotf 5-8 Constructed Response – 20 min. Take out your laptops and click on the link. You are allowed to use your books on the quiz. You must answer the prompt and follow the constructed response format. You must have at least two quotes from the novel that support what you are trying to say (cited). Turn in your doc to turnitin.com When finished, close your laptops and continue reading LotF.

Prompt: Write a three sentence summary for each chapter and relate the significance of its title. In summary, you should have 4 of these summaries and each should be 3 sentences.

Symbolism – The Cask of Amontillado By Edgar Allan Poe

“The Cask of Amontillado” Download the story from classroom. While you read the story, answer the questions and complete the annotations. All questions must be completed. Make sure you note: Symbolism – the shield Plot – Separate the story like “The Interlopers”

Montresor Coat of Arms In the story, the character Montresor describes his family’s coat of arms. Given Montresor’s attitude and the theme of the story, what do these symbols represent: Golden Foot Snake Blue field in the background In your notes, write how this coat of arms tells the story of “The Cask of Amontillado”. You must write 6-8 sentences for your explanation.

Coat of Arms Project Take a piece of white paper and draw a shield. Draw 3 symbols that represent you and your life goals. At the bottom of the shield, write a family motto. This can be a sentence that describes you or your beliefs. On the back, List and label each of your symbols and their meaning. Make sure you write your name on the back.

Closure - 3,2,1 Write: 3 things you learned about symbolism today. 2 examples of Gerund phrases. 1 question you have regarding the lecture.