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Biblical Parallels

Objective: To explore, analyse and criticise the links between LOTF and The Bible

Task:

As a comment on this post, write at least one paragraph in answer to the question:

What does the reader learn from Golding's portrayal of the character Simon?

Ensure that you:

• Include both similarities and differences to The Bible
• Link your analysis to what we learn about human nature

Use the video guides to help improve your analysis if you need to.

Homework on Simon

Homework for Friday is to complete the annotation of the character analysis of Simon by adding quotations to support all of the points. Try to draw on as wide a variety of evidence as you can.

Lord of the Flies

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Homework due on Wednesday

Write your own answer to the June 2011 Of Mice and Men Exam question using the plans you created in the lesson today and the structure which you learned in the lesson.

Homework due on Monday 22nd

For Monday, please watch all six of these videos. If there is anything you disagree with or anything which you find particularly interesting, please post it as a comment.

New Video

Hi all,

A new video for you summarising the plot and key events in "Of Mice and Men" and drawing more than a little inspiration from Toby and Damian's work from last year:

I've also created a new playlist on Vega pulling together a number of videos on "Of Mice and Men" which I'll be adding to over the next few weeks.

Holiday Homework

Don't forget, over Easter you should aim to re-read both "Lord of the Flies" and "Of Mice and Men". We'll be starting with "Of Mice and Men" when we get back so make sure this is done by next week please.

You can also access loads of "Of Mice and Men" resources on this website:

Of Mice and Men Revision Website

Homework due Thursday 28th

Your homework due on Thursday is to write a poem in which you imagine you are holding your infant child in your arms for the first time. The poem should outline your thoughts and feelings about the child and your hope for their future.

Marking

The cat is absolutely determined that I will not mark your books (apologies Xanthe- I'll pick the hairs off!)

Homework on Poetic Devices due Thursday 7th March

Watch these four videos and annotate the examples used in your copy of the anthology:

Homework due Tuesday

Watch this video of Simon Armitage talking about his poem "Manhunt":

As a comment on this post, answer the following question:

What is Manhunt about?

Homework due Friday 1st March

Our focus has no shifted from "Lord of the Flies" to poetry. In today's lesson, we studied the peom "Nettles" by Vernon Scannell and focused on the relationship between father and son. Some of the key points we discussed were:

• The naivety of the father in believing he can protect the son from the evils of the world
• The father's futile anger as manifested by his destruction of the nettle bed
• The son's loss of innocence (as represented by the "watery grin" which could imply his smile is no longer innocent and is forever blurred and tarnished by the pain he has now experienced
• The strength of the protective bond between father and son
• The son's reliance on his father for protection

Your homework, due on Friday, is to answer the following question.

How does Scannell use “Nettles” to show the anguish of parenthood?

I'm expecting 200-400 words or around one to two sides in your exercise book. Make sure you use quotations.

Half term Homework

Hi all, Your homework over half term is to complete two of the following essays in timed conditions (45 minutes):
1) What do you think is the importance of Simon in LOTF?
2) How does Golding present violence in LOTF?
3) How does Golding present Piggy as a "true, wise friend"?
4) What do you think is the importance of Jack in LOTF and how does Golding present him?
5) How does Golding make the conch so important in the novel?
6) How does Golding make Roger such a terrifying figure?
7) How does Golding use the setting of the island to impact on his reader?
8) How does Golding make the Beastie so important in the novel?

 Don't forget to use the videos to help you. Any questions (or work) can be posted as comments here. Good luck!

Getting the A*!

Objectives:

• To learn to analyse Golding's portrayal of Ralph
• To learn to write an A* paragraph

Task 1:

When you have logged on and opened the blog, find a learning partner for the lesson and discuss the following question with them: In what way is teh story of LOTF similar to the story of EGA?

Task 2:

Add as many words as you can to the following Answer Garden to describe the character Ralph:


What words would you use to describe Ralph's personality?... at AnswerGarden.ch.

Task 3:

Read the example answer you have been given and annotate where it meets each of the A* success criteria

Task 4:

In a word document, answer the following question: How does Golding present Ralph in "Lord of the Flies"?

You have 25 minutes so I should be seeing around two paragraphs

Task 5:

Post your answer as a comment on this blog post then read you learning partner's work. Reply to their comment with a post explaining WWW and EBI

Task 6:

Read the feedback your partner has given you. Now re-draft and improve one paragraph of your answer so that it meets the targets you have been set. Use the videos on the tab at the top to help you and also look at the work of other members of the class to see who has met your targets.

Task 7:

Post your re-drafted answer then, on a post-it note, complete the following sentence: I demonstrated progress when I re-drafted my work because I...

In case you've ever wondered why it takes me so long to get my marking done...

That's Toby's book he's sitting on!

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.