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English 9 – Mrs. PenalozaFall 2015Lord of the FliesLord of the Flies was published in 1954 by the English writer, William Golding. Goldingwrote it while he was teaching school. It was not a great success at the time with 20 publishersrejecting it, but by the 1960s it was a bestselling novel. William Golding received a Nobel Prize forLiterature in 1983. It resonates with implications far beyond the bounds of the small island andexplores problems and questions universal to the human experience.This particular novel is a group of young boys who are stranded on an island and left tosurvive on their own and govern themselves. Lord of the Flies is an allegory (a story with both aliteral and a figurative or moral meaning). There are many interpretations that can be derived fromthis novel. Some people think it’s about the inherent evil of man, a psychological struggle, areligion, human nature, or the author’s feelings on war (the book was written during and afterWWII, Golding was also part of the Navy), or possibly all of the phPiggyJack MerridewRogerSimonSam and Eric (“Samneric”)The “Bigguns”The “Littluns”Individual vs. SocietyChange & TransformationIdentity/AmbiguityLoss of InnocenceNaturePower/BullyingHuman Nature (Nature vs. Nurture)Civilization vs. SavageryHeroes vs. VillainsFreedom vs. Rules/OrderFearConch shellPiggy’s glassesSome characters“The Lord of the Flies”The signal fireThe BeastRalph’s hairHuntingClothingWoundsA Quick write is a quick response to a question about the text. In a quick write, you should includespecific details from the book and a quote or page number. It should be about a paragraph in lengththough some may take more.

Reading/Activity Schedule:Week 110/19-23Week 210/26-30Week 311/2-6Read Ch. 1Journal #1At the end of the chapter: Character Guide andVocab.Quick write: How does Golding describe theIsland the boys are stranded on?What kind of Diction does he use?What can we infer will happen?Read Ch. 2Journal #2 end of chapterQuick write: What does the conch symbolize?Why is it important to Ralph?Read Ch. 3Journal #3Quick write: We are told that Jack and RalphBoth come to hate each other. Write an explanation as to whythey start to hate each other. How are they similar/different?Open Mind ActivityRead Ch. 4Journal #4Characterize Roger on Character guideQuick write: Jack paints his face. What may the face paintsymbolize? How about Piggy’s glasses, what might theysymbolize?Mask ProjectRead Ch. 5Quick write: On page 89 Simon says that there may be a beast butthe beast is only us. What could this possibly mean?Characterize Simon on your character chartJournal #5Read Ch. 6-7Journal #6Quick write: Remember that this story takes place during WorldWar II which explains the “Beast” in these chapters. Whatcomparisons can you make between how the boys act andWorld War II?Quick Write: Does the dance symbolize anything? What? Explain?Read Ch. 8Journal #7Quick Write: What happens to the balance of power in thischapter?Quick Write: What is the significance of killing the sow? Will theboys ever be able to recover?Week 411/9-13Literature Circles Read Ch. 9-12Week 511/16-20Final Journal #8 .”10 years later”

Lord of the Flies – Pre-Reading Anticipation GuideWrite "A" next to statements with which you agree. If you disagree, write "D." If you aren't sure, write "NS."Underneath, write why you think this is true.1. When given a chance, people often single out and degrade another to improvethemselves.Reasoning:After reading the novel:Reasoning:2. Society is what holds everyone together and with out these conditions, our ideals, values,and the basics of right and wrong are lost.Reasoning:After reading the novel:Reasoning:3. The power of fear and control can overwhelm a person.Reasoning:After reading the novel:Reasoning:

4. If humanity is to survive, innocence may have to be sacrificed.Reasoning:After reading the novel:Reasoning:5. When the institutions of law and order slip away or are ignored, human beings revert toa more primitive part of their nature.Reasoning:After reading the novel:Reasoning:6. It’s better to examine the consequences of a decision before it is made, than to discoverthem afterwards.Reasoning:After reading the novel:Reasoning:

7. Children are capable of horrific behavior.Reasoning:8. Everyone is capable of murder.Reasoning:

Characterization in William Golding’s Lord of the FliesCharacter NameMajor challenges/conflicts thecharacter goes through.Significance of the challenge. Why is it important? How didit change the character? What does the reader learn fromthe character?Textual evidence – Write a small piece of adirect quote. Include page numbers

Open MindCharacter: ChapterFocus on a major character in the chapter- a key player. Skim back over the text and review anything that waswritten about the character. (Think: characterization!) Now, imagine you are the character. Below is an “openmind” diagram, a way of making a visual representation of your understanding of the character. Inside theoutline, DRAW symbols and images and WRITE words or phrases in any combination which represent (1) thecharacter’s appearance, (2) the character’s thoughts and feelings, (2) the character’s actions and/or behaviorAND (3) other character’s reactions to the character. Use this handout or your own paper.

Lord of the Flies Body BiographiesUsing the paper provided, draw a life-size representation of your character and fully describethe character by using various body parts to identify certain character traits. You must usequotes from the text to answer the questions. At least six body parts must be identifiedand described. You must color the drawing/body parts.1. Eyes: What does your character see? How does he see the world around him? Whatdoes he view as important?2. Brain: What does your character think about?3. Mouth: How does your character talk? What types of things does he say to others?4. Heart: What does your character love the most? What does he hold close to hisheart? What are his core beliefs?5. Hands: What does your character hold? What does he do with his hands? What aresome physical items associated with this character that you could put in his hands?6. Stomach: What does your character hunger for? What are his gut reactions to certainsituations?7. Feet: On what does your character stand (either literally or metaphorically)?8. Background: Draw your character’s surroundings and any items associated with himthat can’t be placed on his body.(At least) six body parts identified and described with quotes—24 unassisted pointsCreativity/appearance—16 unassisted pointsTOTAL: /40 unassisted points

Lord of the Flies Mask ProjectDescription:Just like the characters in Lord of the Flies use face paint to enable them to actdifferently than they would normally, you will be creating a mask that shows yourinner and outer self/voice. The mask will have pictures, words and symbols on theoutside that show the types of attitudes, feelings, behaviors you project to theoutside world. The inside of the mask will be filled with pictures, words andsymbols which show your inner voice/who you are on the inside. These are theparts of you that you hide from others or share with only a few close people.Requirements:Mask:o Outside has pictures, words and/or symbols that show what other people think of you andthe voice(s) you project to the outside world.o Inside has pictures, words and/or symbols that show the real you inner voice/self.o In general, your mask must show your understanding of voice. What type of diction andimagery do you associate with both your outer and inner voice?o Shows creativity and effortReflection:o Explains the outside of your mask and how this reflects your outer self/voice (1paragraph)o Explains the inside of your mask and how this reflects your inner self/voice (1 paragraph)o Use your best writing skills (the 6-traits count)Presentation:o Between 1-2 minutes longo Show your completed mask to the classo Explain some of the pictures, words and symbols on BOTH the inside and outside of themask, and why you included them

Lord of the Flies Voice JournalThroughout the novel you will be writing from multiple characters’ perspectives. After reading a pivotalscene in the novel, you will try to capture a particular character’s thoughts and feelings regarding theevent. The goal of your writing is to accurately represent the character’s perspective and voice.In each entry:‐‐‐‐Describe what is happening from the character’s perspective.Explore the character’s feelings and insights regarding the events your entry will cover ( this isan inference)Try to capture the character’s voiceUse direct quotes from the textEntry 1:(Title of your Journal entry)

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Name:Period:Mask Project Grading Rubric432Pictures, words andsymbols aresomewhatreflective of thestudent’s outer self,but demonstrate alack of thoughtPictures, words andsymbols aresomewhatreflective of thestudent’s inner self,but demonstrate alack of thought1Pictures, wordsand symbols arenot included or arenot at all reflectiveof the student’souter selfOutside of MaskPictures, words andsymbols are carefullyand thoughtfullychosen to reflect thestudent’s outerself/voicePictures, words andsymbols are reflectthe student’s outerself/voice,demonstrates thoughtInside of MaskPictures, words andsymbols are carefullyand thoughtfullychosen to reflect thestudent’s inner selfPictures, words andsymbols are wellchosen to reflect thestudent’s inner self,demonstrates thoughtCreativity ofMaskMask demonstratesan exceptional levelof creative andartistic effortMask demonstrates ahigh level of creativeand artistic effortMask demonstratesvery little evidenceof creative andartistic effortMask makes noattempt at creativeand artistic effortReflection onOutside of MaskReflection carefullyand thoroughlyexplains how outsideof the mask reflectsthemselvesNo errors in usageReflection adequatelyexplains how theoutside of the maskreflects themselvesFew errorsReflectionsomewhat explainshow outside of themask reflectsthemselvesMore than 6 errorsPictures, wordsand symbols arenot included or arenot at all reflectiveof the student’sinner selfReflectionProvides littleexplanation ofhow the outside ofthe mask reflectsthemselvesW.9.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideasReflection onInside of MaskPresentationReflection carefullyand thoroughlyexplains how insideof the mask reflectsthemselvesStudent is wellprepared, presents theinside and outside ofmask to the classReflection adequatelyexplains how insideof the mask reflectsthemselvesStudent is prepared,presents the insideand outside of maskto the classReflectionsomewhat explainshow inside of themask reflectsthemselvesStudent presentsonly one side of themask to the classReflectionprovides littleexplanation ofhow the inside ofthe mask reflectsthemselvesStudent does notpresentSL.9.4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly.