Pre-AP English II: Thematic Links between Lord of the Flies and ???

Compare one of the themes in Lord of the Flies to that of another work we’ve studied this year (see below). Summarize evidence that supports your asserted theme from both texts.

• Fahrenheit 451
• The Pearl
• A Christmas Carol
• Anthem
• Othello
• Julius Caesar

Pre-AP English II: Lord of the Flies 3-Way Venn Diagram

In class we began identifying information to complete a 3-way Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting Ralph, Piggy, and Jack. (If you lost your handout, click and print the image to the left of this text.) To complete the assignment, follow the four steps, below.

1. Label each circle: one for Ralph, one for Piggy, one for Jack, and none for Gretchen Weiners.
2. In the “half circle” for each of the individual characters, list traits that only apply to that character.
3. In the three in-between “triangles,” list characteristics that apply to only those two characters.
4. In the central “triangle,” list characteristics that apply to all three characters.

Due: June 5, 2013

Pre-AP English II: Lost at Sea

As a means to understand that survival in a hostile environment (such as the one the boys in Lord of the Flies find themselves) we engaged in a little practice exercise where groups of 3 to 4 had to survive on a life raft carrying only a few items from their sinking yacht.

You can play along, too: Lost at Sea! (hint: you'll only be able to carry your top six things (#1-6) onto the raft.)

Pre-AP English II: Allusions, Allegories, and Analogies

In class today we began looking at a presentation on Allusions, Allegories, and Analogies. If you missed it, or wanted to revisit it, check it out, below.

English Classes: Reading Reminders

Pre-AP English II: You need to have read through Chapter Four of Lord of the Flies by the time we come together tomorrow. (See this earlier blog post for a way to get the text of the novel free.)

English I (Pre-AP): You need to have read from Act 2, Scene 2, through Act 2, Scene 6 of Romeo and Juliet (Ms. Muñoz is going to talk to her students and see if some want to re-sell you their copies of the book. If you don't have a copy, start bringing $5 to school to pick up a copy as they come available).

Pre-AP English II: Text of Lord of the Flies

Although you aren't enrolled in Mr. Heald's GCSE English class, I don't suppose there's anything to stop you from going to his website and availing yourself of the links to .doc and .pdf versions of Lord of the Flies for your digital device.

Enjoy.

Pre-AP English II: Bring Lord of the Flies Tomorrow

Practice bringing your copy of William Golding's Lord of the Flies to school every day next week by bringing it to school tomorrow!

(Your cover may differ.)

All Students: Half Price Spring-Break Sale

Half Price Books is running a series of special during Spring Break. If you sign up for their mailing list you'll receive a set of coupons that lower their already low prices.

On Monday and Tuesday you'll save 40% on the most expensive item you buy either day.

Wednesday and Thursday the savings is 20%. Friday and Saturday it's 30%.

Sunday has the biggest savings (though on the least inventory): 50%.

Pre-AP English II students, consider getting any of these books: Othello or Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare or Lord of the Flies by William Golding.

English I (Pre-AP) students, books you need include No Fear Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet in the Shakespeare section of the store and Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card.

Here's a list of local stores Call ahead to check for availability.