Monday, November 25th English 112

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Monday, November 25th 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
• 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

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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 Ralphs 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 Ralphs authority anyway. How?
• What is particularly evil about this hunt?
• Jack suggests a way to keep the beast happy.
  What is it?
• Describe Simons strange encounter with the Lord
  of the Flies.
• Who or what is the Lord of the Flies?

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Monday, November 25th English 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

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Monday, November 25th English 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
  Chaucers description of the Middle Ages?

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Refresher Questionsbuilding 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?