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!
Wednesday, 20 February 2013
Monday, 11 February 2013
Getting the A*!
Objectives:
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...
- To learn to analyse Golding's portrayal of Ralph
- To learn to write an A* paragraph
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...
Sunday, 10 February 2013
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!
Friday, 8 February 2013
Alternative Interpretations
Objectives:
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.
- 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.
Thursday, 7 February 2013
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.
"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:
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.
- To learn to analyse the whole novel in answer to a question
- To prepare an answer to a real exam question
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.
Thursday, 31 January 2013
Homework due Monday 4th
Your homework due Monday is to finish reading Lord of the Flies. Next week, we will being our exam preparation in earnest and so it is really important that the book is read to leave us with enough time to focus on the exam and what you need to do to get that A* grade.
Any questions about what is happening or bits you don't understand, please feel free to post them on here.
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