Assignments:
Nov. 22-29 Web Search
Nov. 30-Dec. 6 - Read the novel
Dec. 8-Dec. 12 - Lord of the Flies Film Study
Jan. 3/4 - Novel is finished(possible pop quiz)
- submit film study sheet
-movie quiz.
Jan.5-13-
Complete reading logs from Chapters 1-12 and bring them to your Lit.
Circle Discussion Group- 25 marks each session-no lates. Jan. 19/20- Write first essay and bring to class for peer editing. Jan. 23/24 - Write second essay and bring to class for peer editing. Jan. 30/31 - Write third essay and bring to class for peer editing. Feb. 2/3 - The Lord of the Flies Essay Exam. Bring your text.
English 11-Literary Essay
Structure:
-5 paragraph essay
-300-500 wds.
-Voice-academic = no “I’s”, we’s, or you’s. (the reader, one, the audience.)
-Parts of the lit. essay:
*Introduction-One paragraph
*Body-Three Paragraphs
*Conclusion.-One Paragraph
-Breakdown the parts of the essay.
*Introduction:
-Background(Bk)-Author, title, plus the general premise(idea or focus) of the essay.
-followed by the thesis-answers the topic.
*Body:
-Body(Introductory words #1-first argument(proof/point)
Point/Illustration
/Explanation : P.I.E.
-Body #2 – second argument (transition)
P.I.E
-Body #3 – third argument
p.i.e
*Conclusion: (Conclusion tag-Therefore, Finally, In the end, In conclusion,)
-Return to the background
-Summarize the thesis
-End with a powerful message.
-Powerful Ending(8-12 wds.)
5 Steps for unlocking the meaning of the Literary Essay Question.
Step #1- Circle the cue word(discuss/contrast/compare/explain)
Step #2 – Underline the key words and define all terms.
Step #3 – Paraphrase the question(in your own words)
Step #4 – Write the essay(Intro/Body/Conclusion)
Step #5 – Proofread(edit)
Thumbnail Outline: Question #1
Th: Brook’s film a great tribute
B1-documentary tone is effective
B2-non-actors add authenticity
B3-ending is very effective.
Cl: sum the thesis
End with bravo.
Possible topics for the literary essay on Lord of the Flies
1. Defend or criticize the film version of the novel for its major changes.
2. Describe three important changes in Ralph over the course of the novel.
3. Discuss three criticisms Golding makes about British society and determine if they are valid.
4. Contrast Piggy with Jack to determine which character is more influential on Ralph.
5. Explain the scene where Simon converses with the Lord of the Flies(pig’s head on a stick) in terms of how it represents the main theme of the novel.
Literature Circle Overview: Name_________Date_____Grade______Novel_______
1. You are Oprah: -lead the discussion/ensure everyone has a turn/collect the focus sheets/help assess the group/submit assessment for marks
2. Reading schedule: Complete the following reading schedule: (pages + due date)
Day 1_____/Day 2_____/Day 3______/Day 4_____/Day 5______Day 6_____
3. What you write and then talk about(Focus)-Answer on a separate page. Only typed work will be marked.
a. 50 wds.Plot – Explain what happened so far(3-6 events -depending on length of the section read.
100 wds.- Relate it to events in your life, another's, or the community/world you live in.
b. 50 wds-Author/Other Novel/Movie/T.V. – Write 50 words comparing another author or novel to what you’ve read so far.
c. Characters: Do the following:
50 wds-describe physical/personality traits
50 wds-list emotions/motivations
25 wds.-explain his/her philosophy
75-100wds-connect to a real person in your life or the world and explain the connection.
d. Themes: Write 50 words on 2 or 3 issues that this section of the novel deals with.
Write 50 words on how one of these themes relates to you or someone you know or the world.
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