Day 54 - LotF 9-12 Quiz, Story of an Hour, Fishbowl

Agenda Warm Up Lord of the Flies Discussion 11-12 Lord of the Flies Quiz Story of an Hour Story of an Hour Fishbowl Closure

Welcome to class! Objectives Homework Analyze a text for thematic elements. Construct a theme statement. Express a position and use textual evidence to support your claim. Gerund Number 2 Worksheet Make sure you have Romeo and Juliet for class! Lord of the Flies CR Tomorrow

Warm Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVLoc6 FrLi0 Watch the video and come up with a big idea. Write a theme statement with your big idea. Explain how you came up with that theme statement in 2-3 sentences.

Lord of the Flies Discussion Chapters 11 and 12

Chapter 11: Castle Rock  On pages 176-177, Ralph confronts Jack about his theft. Highlight details that show the progression of Ralph's focus during the confrontation. What becomes prioritized? What is forgotten or ignored? On a sticky note, state the significance of this shift.  On pages 180-181, annotate details surrounding the significant plot development. In the margins, compose a statement about what has literally happened and what has figuratively happened.  At the end of the chapter on page 182, analyze Roger's actions by (1) summarizing what he does in this chapter and (2)  identifying whom or what you believe he symbolizes. 

Chapter 12: Cry of the Hunters Highlight Ralph's discovery on page 185. What does he find? What does he do with it? Do you believe this action is significant or not?  Identify what Jack has done to find and catch Ralph on pages 194-195 by highlighting Ralph's realization. On a sticky note, draw a parallel between this action and the events of Chapter 2. What do you believe is most significant about this parallel?  At the end of the chapter on page 202, compose a sentence identifying the irony of Jack's action and its consequence.  On a sticky note, analyze the ending of the novel. What is your opinion of the ending? Why do you think Golding chose the end the novel this way? Does the ending offer a greater commentary on the human condition? 

Lord of the flies Quiz Chapters 11-12

Lotf 11-12 quiz – 15 min. Take out your laptops and click on the link. You are allowed to use your books on the quiz. No talking during the quiz. When finished, start reading “Story of an Hour” and follow the assignment.

Theme in Practice The Story of an Hour

Read “The Story of an Hour” And respond to the questions in a Google doc

The Story of an Hour Questions Finish the story of an hour questions. When finished, submit the questions through Classroom and proceed to the next assignment. I have started an assignment that will require you to find thematic elements online and post them for the class to see.

Story of an Hour Virtual Fishbowl Go to Google Classroom and finish the assignment for Story of an Hour. You will be graded on your response as well as your participation in this assignment. You must include a reflection on the assignment, responses to other students, and your contribution to the assignment.

Grammar Practice Gerund Phrases

Gerunds! Download the worksheet and work with your partner. I will be at the back table calling your for small conferences.

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