Fri. Oct. 21, 2016: Chapter Two Question and Readings

Today, you wrote a journal question and we discussed it (it was then submitted).
I then instructed you to add to your "Works Cited" sheet so you are current on chapters you are reading.

I then instructed you to read Chapters Three and Four for Monday.

Thurs. Oct 20, 2016: Chapter Two of Lord of the Flies and Citation

Today, you were to submit your chapter one questions and read chapter two of the novel. I also instructed you to create an MLA citation page for the chapters of this novel. We did the first chapter together. You should have chapter two read for tomorrow's class. We will also discuss the Chapter 1 answers.

Wed. Oct. 19, 2016: Chapter One: Lord of the Flies

Today, we discussed Chapter One of Lord of the Flies.
First, the students wrote a summary and we discussed these.
I then explained "suspended disbelief."
We then discussed Symbolism (the allegory of the story itself and the conch).
 as well as a tie-in between Freud and the boys.

Finally, the rest of the time was used to address the questions provided yesterday.
I am not assigning you a reading completion for tomorrow's class, but there will be one for the next class. Time is valuable, so read ahead when you can.

Tues. Oct. 18, 2016: Introduction to Lord of the Flies

Today, the students signed out the novel Lord of the Flies from the library. I then provided a Powerpoint instroduction to the story and author as well as terms and themes. I also explained Freud's theory about the characteristics of man (Id, Ego, Superego).
I then instructed the students to read Chapter one and gave them reading questions which will not be due tomorrow.

Tues. Oct. 13, 2016: Lord of the Flies Introduction and Reading

Today, I introduced this novel. If you were not here, either see me to view the powerpoint or ask a friend for the notes. For tomorrow's class, you were to read all of chapter one.

I also gave you questions to answer for the first chapter.

Thurs. Oct. 13, 2016: Unit Exam: M.C.

Today, the students wrote their unit exam. Their papers are now due in the morning tomorrow at the latest due to some glitches.
Please bring your independent novels to class tomorrow (and/or your work on the independent assignment).

Wed. Oct. 12, 2016: Writing Class

Today is your last in-class writing day to work on your essays. They are due at the end of the day tomorrow.
Tomorrow, you will write a multiple choice reading comprehension exam.

I am posting the test prep sheet here for those who are absent. The rest of the students received this as a handout.

ELA B 30 Unit One: Test Prep

Your exam will consist of three readings relating to ideals, characteristics or understanding of self. There are twenty-four questions.

Each reading must be read actively (highlighting main points, 5Ws and other

pertinent information; paraphrasing).

Each question must be answered using process of elimination (eliminating the

“wrong” answers to arrive at the best one(s).

You will be marked as follows:

M.C. questions = 50 marks (some are worth two points; some are worth

three points)

Active Reading = 25 marks

Process of elimination = 25 marks

Total = 100

Words/concepts to familiarize yourself with:

• Gratification
• Expression
• Contrast
• Theme
• Compulsive
• Reinforce
• Affliction
• Ravenous
• Ignorance
• Juxtaposes (juxtaposition)
• Contempt
• convey
• armaments
• monitoring
• battalion
• oppressive
• impoverished
• idealism
• consequence
• irony (all three types)
• tone
• theme
• contrast
• illustrate
• connotation
• denotation
• compensation
• excel
• dexterity
• contrary
• passive
• conscious
• subconscious
• dominant
• misconception
• phenomenon