Good Day! Ms. Gilluly

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1 Good Day! Ms. Gilluly Learning Target: SWBAT express their opinions regarding the morality of humankind in relation to the big ideas of Lord of the Flies, by means of class discussion. Getting Started: Journal question on next slide. - On desk: chp. 5 study guide

2 Chapter 4 journal What is your answer to Ralph s query: What are we? Humans? Or animals or savages? Support your answer with evidence from the first four chapters of the novel. If you are undecided, discuss evidence from the text that supports both sides. savage: (adj.)fierce, violent, and uncontrolled. (n.) a member of a people regarded as primitive and uncivilized. (v.) attack ferociously and maul

3 Welcome! Ms. Gilluly Learning Target: SWBAT express their opinions regarding the morality of humankind in relation to the big ideas of Lord of the Flies, by means of class discussion. Today s Agenda: - Chp. 4 journal - SAT vocab - Chp. 4 debate - Conflict in Literature - Logical fallacies - Homework

4 SAT Vocab #16 Fodder-(n) Your dance at the talent show, was a good fodder for my brother, who is a comedian.

5 SAT Vocab #16 Fodder-(n) raw material, as for artistic creation,readily abundant ideas or images Now write your own sentence in your COMP notebook. Examples...

6 Chapter 3-4 review Answer on back of SAT vocab quiz. 1. What is Jack obsessed with? Describe his efforts? (2 pts) 2. Name one thing Simon does for the littluns. 3. What do the littluns do all day? 4. Why does Percival keep crying? 5. Why is Ralph angry about the pig hunt, even though it provides food? 6. What happened to Piggy s glasses?

7 Chapter 4 Debate: The Art of Argument 1. After writing, choose a side of the room. Go stand near the human sign, animal sign or the savage sign depending on how you answered. Those who have not chosen a side sit in the middle of the room. 2. Discuss with your group a few reasons for your choice. Choose two or three strong text-based pieces of evidence and choose a spokesperson. 3. Each side will share their evidence. Then, each side will have a chance to respond to that evidence, and offer new evidence. Those who are undecided may at anytime join the group the agree with most. Also, you may switch sides if you feel convinced by the other side s case. 4. We will conclude when all fresh evidence is exhausted.

8 Chapter 5 pre-reading Foreshadowing: a literary device in which a writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story. Foreshadowing often appears at the beginning of a story or a chapter and helps the reader develop expectations about the coming events in a story.

9 Chapter 5 pre-reading A conflict is a problem that the main character or characters face. 5 types of External Conflict: Person vs. Person Person vs. Nature Person vs. Technology Person vs. Society Person vs. Supernatural Internal conflict: Person vs. Self a character faces an internal struggle.

10 Types of conflict Person vs. Person A character faces opposition from another person or group of people. Person vs. Nature A character struggles against animals, the elements, or other natural forces. Person vs. Technology A character struggles with or against the forces of technology.

11 Types of conflict Person vs. Society A character or group of characters battles against traditions, institutions, or laws. Person vs. Supernatural A character is challenged by forces that are not of this world.

12 Chp. 5 paragraph Answer the prompt in comp. Notebook. We will discuss as a class.

13 Chapter 5 discussion Skim through the dialog on pages 86 through 92 to find a short quote, 1 sentence quote that sums up the character s view of things at this point. Include a sentence or two to justify your choice. Ralph Jack Piggy Simon Re-read the discussion on page 94 about how things would be different if there were grown-ups. What is ironic about this? What do you think would actually be different if grown-ups were present on the island?

14 Ethos/pathos/logos and Logical Fallacies Remember ethos, pathos, and logos? Ethos - ethics, credibility Pathos - emotions Logos - logic, numbers, rational details Well, there are more ways to argue/persuade! In this class, we are interested in how to form a convincing argument with clear, concise language.

15 Ethos/pathos/logos and Logical Fallacies. Check out your assigned Chromebook.. Honors English 2 Agenda Today s date Logical fallacy powerpoint. Take notes. Try to figure out a couple of the quiz questions at end of ppt. HW: bring 2 examples of logical fallacies (news, online, politics, advertising, etc.)

16 Chapter 5 debate 1. What is the most important thing on the island: meat or fire. Choose a side, or if you are undecided, remain in your seat. 2. Discuss with your group a few reasons for your choice. Choose two or three strong text-based pieces of evidence and choose a spokesperson. 3. Each side will share their evidence. Then, each side will have a chance to respond to that evidence, and offer new evidence. Those who are undecided may at anytime join the group the agree with most. Also, you may switch sides if you feel convinced by the other side s case. 4. We will conclude when all fresh evidence is exhausted.

17 Chapter 6 terms Irony: the opposite of what is expected is said or occurs dramatic irony: occurs in a piece of literature when the audience knows something that some characters in the narrative do not. theme: As a literary device, theme is the central topic or idea explored in a text. Usually the theme of a work of literature can be stated in one word, such as love or solitude. A work of literature can, and often does, have more than one theme. The theme is generally not stated explicitly in the text, but instead is expressed through the characters actions, words, and thoughts. oxymoron: An oxymoron is a figure of speech that puts together opposite elements. The combination of these contradicting elements serves to reveal a paradox, confuse or give the reader a laugh.

18 Chapter 6 discussion What does Ralph dream about? What does this imply about his current state of mind. Ralph says Jack really doesn t want to be rescued. Is he correct? Support your answer. Why would Jack want to stay on the island instead of being rescued?

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