LAST WEEK: We read an excellent article on the history of KKK costume/hoods, as well as two other short articles--one an encyclopedia entry on "mountaintop" as a symbol in religious texts, and another a textbook entry on "mob psychology" from a textbook. We likewise discussed several chapters from Lord of the Flies, and completed a few analysis exercises using google sheet/page templates.
Monday
- Small group crossword work. Introduction to Cast Away and survival on tropical islands.
- HW: Complete chapter nine LOTF google sheet, including one quote that characterizes the boys actions, an analysis of the quote in your own words (IYOW), and the vocabulary you marked for that chapter.
Tuesday
- Chapter 9 & 10 discussion. Why is Simon killed? Are Piggy and Ralph complicit in his death? Legally? Morally? In the eyes of their peers? In the eyes of God?
- Hw: Read chapter 11 for class on Thursday.
Wednesday
- No classes; ACT/P-ACT testing.
- HW: Read chapter 11 for class on Thursday.
Thursday
- More scenes of island survival from Cast Away.
- HW: Read chapter 12.
Friday
- Discussion on chapters 11 & 12: Does evil exist in the hearts of the boys? Are the boys born evil? Taught to be evil? Forced to act in evil ways?
- HW: Completing google sheet on evil, violence, and friendship.
