We have an in-class essay coming up very soon. Because it is an assessment that all of the classes are doing at the same time we cannot change the date. We have not done enough in preparation, but if you follow my instructions below you will be fine.
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We will read Lord of the Flies by William Golding. By writing the story Golding is asking some very important questions about what it means to be human and how we live in society. Without laws would we descend into savagery? Is there evil potential in every human? How can we govern ourselves?
Below are the files for the first part of the unit on this novel. These include learning activities and minor assessments. Make sure you keep up with everything that will be going on, especially the chapter responses.
Lord of the Flies Introduction
Hints for reading
chapter responses
Commentary help sheet
commentary practice – ch.3
example commentary passage
chapter 3 language analysis
Ch 7 and 8 commentary practice LOF
LOF Symbols worksheet
The Character of Simon
SYMBOLISM in the Lord of the Flies
Assessments will come in a later post. Enjoy.
Peter Curry