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

2 Agenda Warm Up Lord of the Flies Discussion 11-12
Lord of the Flies Quiz Gerund Phrase practice The Stanford Prison exchange Closure

3 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. Make sure you have Romeo and Juliet for class! Lord of the Flies CR Tomorrow

4 Warm Up 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.

5 Lord of the Flies Discussion
Chapters 11 and 12 20 minutes

6 Chapter 11: Castle Rock  On pages , 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 , 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. 

7 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 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? 

8 Lord of the flies Quiz Chapters 11-12

9 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.

10 The Stanford Prison experiment
Each of you should receive a copy of the worksheet- there are 2 sides! Enter the website at the top of the worksheet.( Click The Story on the top right of the screen. Pause after each page and answer the questions. Each question should be answered in paragraph form. You will create a new google document to answer each question. Make sure to submit the document to google classroom. You may work with your partner to research and answer the questions. If finished- complete the virtual fishbowl on google classroom

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

12 Theme in Practice The Story of an Hour

13 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.

14 What event best contributes to the central idea of the short fiction?
Louise is carefully told of her husband’s death because of her heart trouble. Brently Mallard arrived at home, knowing nothing of a train accident. Louise considered that she had sometimes loved her husband, though sometimes she had not. Louise thought that the next few years, in the absence of her husband, would belong to her absolutely. What characterization of Louise is most significant in contributing to the theme? “She was young, with a fair, calm face, whose lines bespoke repression and even a certain strength.” “Mrs. Mallard was afflicted with a heart trouble.” “Into the [chair] she sank, pressed down by a physical exhaustion that haunted her body and seemed to reach her soul.” “She wept at once, with sudden wild abandonment, in her sister’s arms.” Which of the following is the most likely reason the author has Louise look out of the window? After experiencing such tragedy, Louise will accept any form of consolation. The inside of her home is confining while the outside represents new possibilities. The silence in the room is contrasted by the faint, distant song of a stranger. Louise related to the peddler “crying his wares.”

15 A “big idea” which can be associated with this story is
freedom loss love anger 5. Which of the following best represents the main conflict of the story? A woman must struggle with a future without her husband and sole financial supporter. A family must quickly determine the best way to support a young woman, recently widowed. After suffering the loss of her husband, a woman feels liberated rather than devastated. A woman’s heart condition limits her ability to deal with emotional stress. 6. Which of the following reveals the most appropriate theme of the story? A marriage can limit independence. Living by assumptions can have devastating circumstances. The loss of a loved one leads to feelings of loneliness, fear, and confusion. The support of a family member or a friend may not always have a positive effect.

16 Answers 1. D 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. C 6. A

17 “Story of an Hour” THEME STATEMENTS A: Imagery within a text aids the author in establishing a distinct mood. B: Information presented by close family and friends shouldn’t be interpreted as truth without concrete evidence. C: Unresolved internal conflicts could adversely affect emotional and even physical health. D: Independence is an indulgence for a woman in a marriage, and can only be imagined.

18 Grammar Practice Gerund Phrases

19 1. Feeding animals at the zoo was fun.
2. Meryl’s hobby is raising tropical fish. 3. The Wildcats have a good chance of becoming state champions. 4. Every day, I get a good workout by walking through the park. 5. One of my weekly chores is cleaning the gerbil cage.

20 6. After talking to her guidance counselor, Katrina decided to take a course in auto mechanics.
7. Climbing to the summit of the mountain took the explorers nearly a week. 8. Finding a good part-time job has been difficult. 9. Your mistake was making a promise that you could not keep. 10. The artist James Whistler is best known for painting a portrait of his mother.

21 11. As soon as I came home, I started studying for the math test.
12. Would you be interested in trying out for the school’s soccer team? 13. We especially enjoyed dining in the exotic atmosphere of the Rainforest Café. 14. We should give saving money for the trip our top priority. 15. Chris’s responsibility is supervising the other workers. ________16. Pablo and I are in charge of planning for the family reunion. ________17. At the age of six, Len began taking karate lessons. ________18. Only one of my friends succeeded in tricking me on April Fool’s Day. ________19. The highlight of our visit to Washington, D.C., was touring the Smithsonian Institution. ________20. Taking the field trip has the class very excited.


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