LOTF Essay

Students received the following today: Lord of the Flies Essay 100pts Write an essay, using textual support, in response to ONE of the following options: 1. Are the characters in Lord of the Flies stereotypes? If so, explain why William Golding used stereotypes. If not, explain how the characters merit individuality. 2. Explain the importance of the setting in Lord of the Flies. Could this story have been set in a different time and place and still have the same effect? 3. Compare Jack's tactics to terrorist and gang tactics. How are they similar? In the struggle for power between Jack and Ralph, what advantages does Jack have? Ralph? 4. What faults in our society does William Golding point out in Lord of the Flies? 5. Suppose the naval officer had not come along in the end, and Ralph had been murdered. How would that have changed the meaning of the story? Theses topics are for consideration only. Students may select their own topic, which must be approved by the teacher. This essay is due Monday 4/7 and must be submitted through Turnitin.

LOTF 8

Students are to finish reading chapter 8 and complete the following assignment for HW: : Chapter 8 Lord of the Flies 1. Who calls the assembly to discuss the beast? 2. What lie does Jack tell the others at the assembly? 3. During the assembly, how many voted that Ralph shouldn't be chief? 4. What does Jack do before he leaves the assembly? 5. What is Piggy’s radical idea concerning the fire? 6. What feast does Piggy supply for Ralph and the fire builders? 7. How does Roger help in killing the sow? 8. What do the boys do with the pig after they kill it? 9. Who converses with the pig’s head about the nature of the beast? 10. What does Jack’s raiding party take from the group left on the beach? 11. Why is it significant that Piggy, for the first time, helps to gather firewood only after Jack has broken from the group? Why does Piggy feel liberated? 12. "I'd like to put on war-paint and be a savage. But we must keep the fire burning." Who said this and why is it an important statement. 13. The hunters get a new name in this chapter. What is it? (Look hard for it) 14. What does Simon mean by, “What else is there to do?” 15. What did Simon discover in the forest? 16. What or who is the Lord of the Flies? Describe him and be clear about where “he” came from and what “he” seems to be doing?

LOTF

Today we discussed the mob mentality during a riot and how it connects to the novel. Students are to read chapter 7 for HW.

LOTF

Students received the following assignment today which is due for HW: Chapter One – Who would make a better leader, Ralph or Jack? Support your answer with evidence from the text. Chapter 1 & 3 Read the first 2 paragraphs of chapter 3. Compare this description of Jack to the one found on pages 19-20. What is the significance of this transformation both physically and emotionally? Students must read chapters 3-5 by Wednesday 2/19

Lord of the Flies

We are beginning a new unit focusing on the novel Lord of the Flies. Today I provided the students with some background information and assigned the first 2 chapters for next Wednesday. Monday and Tuesday will be devoted to an introductory group assignment.

Essay

We are spending Wednesday through Friday working on an essay on Macbeth. Some options are listed below. The essay is worth 100pts and must be submitted through Turnitin by 11:59pm 1/20/14 Essay-100pts Choose ONE of the following: 1. The three witches told Macbeth his fate. Did the events in Macbeth’s life occur because of the witches’ prophecy or because of the choices he made? Is it a bit of both? What caused Macbeth to fall: Fate or Free Will? 2. Evaluate Macbeth: was he a good or bad person? Support your answer. This is an in-depth analysis of one of the most complex characters ever written. 3. Evaluate Lady Macbeth: was she completely evil? Support your answer. This is an in-depth analysis of one of the most complex characters ever written. 4. Some believe that Lady Macbeth acted as a man (according to what she thought a man was). Support or refute this statement with examples. 5. Describe and evaluate the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Use specific examples. How does their relationship impact the story? 6. Blood plays a role in the play. Find three examples where blood is mentioned and analyze them. Why is blood such and important motif? 7. Explain the line "Fair is foul, and foul is fair" that the witches chant. What role does paradox play in Macbeth?

MACBETH

Today we finished and discussed the film. Students received a project and a list of essays. The project will be completed in class over the next 3 days. We will begin the essay next week. Essay-100pts Choose ONE of the following: 1. The three witches told Macbeth his fate. Did the events in Macbeth’s life occur because of the witches’ prophecy or because of the choices he made? Is it a bit of both? What caused Macbeth to fall: Fate or Free Will? 2. Evaluate Macbeth: was he a good or bad person? Support your answer. This is an in-depth analysis of one of the most complex characters ever written. 3. Evaluate Lady Macbeth: was she completely evil? Support your answer. This is an in-depth analysis of one of the most complex characters ever written. 4. Some believe that Lady Macbeth acted as a man (according to what she thought a man was). Support or refute this statement with examples. 5. Describe and evaluate the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Use specific examples. How does their relationship impact the story? 6. Blood plays a role in the play. Find three examples where blood is mentioned and analyze them. Why is blood such and important motif? 7. Explain the line "Fair is foul, and foul is fair" that the witches chant. What role does paradox play in Macbeth? Macbeth Audacity Project 20pts Using Audacity, you and your group must complete a dramatic reading of one of the speeches/scenes from Macbeth. Your grade will be based on how well your reading conveys the tone of the scene. This includes tone of voice and background effects. You must also include appropriate background music. Each member of the group must speak. You have total creative control.