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Monday, November 25 th English 112 – Purpose and Agenda

Monday, November 25 th English 112 – Purpose and Agenda. Purpose : What: read and comprehend Lord of the Flies as a literary novel; How: RT, discussions, analysis of literary elements; Why: to apply comprehension strategies, interpret deeper meaning and theme through symbols

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Monday, November 25 th English 112 – Purpose and Agenda

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  1. Monday, November 25thEnglish 112 – Purpose and Agenda Purpose: What: read and comprehend Lord of the Flies as a literary novel; How: RT, discussions, analysis of literary elements; Why: to apply comprehension strategies, interpret deeper meaning and theme through symbols • Fire and Island Symbols in class • ½ class does fire; ½ class does island • Share Out… • Chapter 8 whole group read in class and discuss HW – None

  2. Comprehension – Chapters 7 and 8 How does Ralph react when a boar comes charging down the path? (plot) What happens during the boys’ frenzied hunting game? (plot and theme) What do the boys see on the mountaintop? Add a quote in your answer. (plot) Why is the action of the story starting to take place in the near darkness or in the night when only the moon and stars give a little light more frequently? (setting) How does Ralph’s waning confidence in himself show in his words and actions? (indirect characterization) Although he is not able to get the boys to vote Ralph out of office as chief, Jack manages to overthrow Ralph’s authority anyway. How? What is particularly evil about this hunt? Jack suggests a way to keep the beast happy. What is it? Describe Simon’s strange encounter with the Lord of the Flies. Who or what is the Lord of the Flies?

  3. Monday, November 25thEnglish 111 – Purpose and Agenda Purpose: continue practicing comprehension strategies with RT and discussion - Lord of the Flies; define and interpret theme and title within novel for deeper understanding • Type I – Describe Simon's strange encounter with the Lord of the Flies. What do you think the Lord of the Flies is? Think back to what the title means… • Reciprocal Teaching – Chapter 8 – small group to whole class • Comprehension Questions • Return quizzes and Symbolism Organizers • HW – None

  4. Monday, November 25thEnglish 141 – Purpose and Agenda Purpose: read – comprehend fiction through use of reading strategies (self-monitoring, identifying important information, etc); make connections between literature and historical context; create character map for the pilgrims focusing on direct/indirect characterization • Guided Practice Character Mapping for “The General Prologue” – have students fill these in on chart • Students collaborate to fill in the rest of the chart for characters • Refresh: indirect and direct characterization? Exit Ticket – What are you noticing so far about Chaucer’s description of the Middle Ages?

  5. Refresher Questions…building the frame story… THE CANTERBURY TALES - “The Prologue” • 1. What is the most popular time of year for pilgrimages? • 2. Where do most pilgrims in England choose to go on pilgrimages? • 3. Where does Chaucer, the narrator, meet the pilgrims? • 5. How many people does he meet? • 6. What shall Chaucer discuss before the journey begins?

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