Alternative Interpretations

Objectives:

• To learn to offer alternative interpretations of a quotation
• To learn to analyse the character of Jack in detail

Task 1:

Complete the poll on the right hand side of the blog by selecting the character who you believe is most to blame for the horrific events of the novel. Be prepared to explain your choice.

Task 2 Silent Debate- It's a debate Jack, but not as we know it!

The following quotation describes Jack towards the end of the novel:

"The Chief snatched one of the few spears that were left and poked Sam in the ribs." p.224

Does quotation suggests that Jack is the main cause of the problems on the island?

Use the comment and reply functions to debate around the class. The room should be silent as all communication should be online!


Task 3:

Is Jack to blame for what has gone on? Answer in detail as a comment on this post including the quotation, detailed analysis and at least two different interpretations.

Homework due on Tuesday 12th

Homework due on Monday:

"Lord of the Flies" is a terrifying novel. To what extent do you agree with this statement? What methods does Golding use to lead you to your view?

3 main quotes, 45 minutes. The mark scheme can be downloaded here (page 9). You can complete this task either in your book or on the blog.

A Terrifying Novel?

Objectives:

• To learn to analyse the whole novel in answer to a question
• To prepare an answer to a real exam question

Task 1:

Write as many different answers as you can into the following answer garden:


In what ways is "Lord of the Flies" terrifying?... at AnswerGarden.ch.

Task 2

Choose an answer (either yours or someone else's) then write a comment on this post in which you explain your choice and give a quotation from the novel (don't forget to include the page number).

Homework due on Monday:

"Lord of the Flies" is a terrifying novel. To what extent do you agree with this statement? What methods does Golding use to lead you to your view?

3 main quotes, 45 minutes. The mark scheme can be downloaded here (page 9). You can complete this task either in your book or on the blog.