WELCOME STUDENTS!

This is a place for us to discuss openly and honestly the literature we are reading. Here we are all just communicating our thoughts on what we are reading. There are no right and wrong answers. However, you are expected to be polite, mature, and on topic.

Sunday, September 26, 2010

And the Winners Are...


AP Scholars gave their oral presentations last week and a panel of students and teachers picked the top 4 presentations. The winners were Abby Rich for her awesome presentation of Tuesdays with Morrie, Chelsea McLaughlin for her compelling report on The Reader, Kenneth Wilson for his deep and inspiring presentation of The Great Gatsby, and Bailey Hoda for her excellent and beautiful interpretation of The Bluest Eye. Way to go, AP Scholars!

That Pig Means Something...


There are many themes in LORD OF THE FLIES. Among them are good versus evil, the importance of unity, the importance of law and order, survival of the fittest, the evil of mankind, the belief in hope, the loss of innocence, and the process of maturity. Which theme in the novel did you find most interesting? What did you learn through LORD OF THE FLIES about this theme? Explain which scene(s) in the book helped you to fully see this theme and how. (The deadline to post a response to this blog is midnight Tuesday, September 28, 2010.)

Monday, September 20, 2010

FaLl Of SoCiEtY

In chapter 8 of Lord of the Flies, Ralph asks Piggy, "What causes things to break up like they do?" What are two principle reasons the society on the island has started to break up? How does this reflect real society? What do you think is the main cause of problems in our society? How could this be corrected? (The deadline to post a response to this question is midnight Thursday, September 23, 2010.)

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Rules! Rules! Rules!

In chapter 5 at the night assembly, Ralph makes the comment "that the rules are all we have got." How important are rules? Why? Which rules are most important in life? Why? (The deadline to post a comment on this question is midnight Saturday, September 18, 2010.)

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Survival of the Fittest?




Well, the Lord of the Flies Island Survival Game is up and running. Who will survive? Who will get a 100 unit test?

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

LoRd oF ThE fLiEs

We have just begun reading Lord of the Flies and already we have learned many things about the characters of the novel. Authors use various methods of characterization: direct and indirect to develop their characters. Select either Ralph, Piggy, or Jack and discuss three methods Golding has used to create this character. What do you find most appealing about Golding characterization of this island survivor? Why? (The deadline to post a response to this question is midnight Saturday, September 11, 2010)