Supplementary Readings for the week fo 12/10

Next week, you will be arguing whether or not you think the boys on the island should be help responsible for their actions. The articles below all deal with youth offenders and punishment. By reading them, you will gain some background knowledge on the topic, which will make writing your argument a little easier!


Time Magazine Article


Adult time for adult crimes?

CNN - Kids Should Never..

NJ Changing Laws

Independent Reading Assignment Post #1

As per the assignment outline, this is the first of 6 posts for your independent reading assignment. Remember, you must also respond to a classmate two times total for the assignment. If your username doesn't indicate who you are, please be sure to have your name in your post so I can give you credit :) Posts must be made by Saturday December 8 or you will not be given credit!

What is the first sentence of your book? Do you think this sentence effectively "hooked" you into reading the book? What changes would you make to make the opening line more interesting?

Chapter 7/ Lord of the Flies Questions

1. How is the ocean different where the boys search for
the beast?

2. Who reassures Ralph that they will "get back alright" and
be rescued?

3. Who throws a spear at the pig's snout?

4. How does Ralph feel about hunting the pig?

5. What do the boys do to Robert?

6. What does Jack say they should use a substitute for the
pig?

7. Who volunteers to walk through the forest alone?

8. What does Ralph bluntly ask Jack?

9. Who goes with Jack & Ralph up the mountain?

10. Which boy continues up the mountain alone?

Chapter 5

The boys spend a lot of time at the meeting spot, and it is thoroughly described in this chapter (page 77). Draw the meeting spot and some of the boys at a meeting; label the leaders to show where they sit compared to the rest. Include at least: the beach, the platform, the logs, Ralph, the littluns, the sea, and the "forest.

Answer the following in complete sentences:
1. Name two things Ralph discusses at the assembly.
2. What is Jack's advice to the Littluns for their fear of the beastie?
3. Where does Percival say the beast llives?
4. What does Ralph contemplate doing after the assembly breaks up?
 

Somebody	Wanted to	But	So...
Character	Goal	Conflict	Resolution
Piggy
Ralph
Jack
Littleluns

What's in a name?

Assignment:
Using the Internet, try to find the meaning of your name .If you cannot find the exact meaning, trying breaking your name into chunks.
Ask your parents or grandparents where you name came from.
Create a small poster with a picture of yourself and your name meaning to be displayed in class. This will be due on Wednesday!

Here are some links to help you find name meaning:
Behind the name

Baby Name

Meaning of Names

Here is the link to the SparkNotes video from class today:
Lord of the Flies Summary

Essay!

Essay Question: In both The Most Dangerous Game and The Sniper, there are several conflicts that the protagonists face. How do these conflicts shape the ending of each story?

Outline:

Introduction Paragraph:

1.       Intro sentence

2.       Introduce the title and author of story # 1

3.       Introduce the title and author of story #2

4.       Introduce and define topic of essay (conflict)

5.       Conclusion Sentence

Body Paragraph # 1:

1.       Introduction Sentence

2.       Introduce the character facing conflict

3.       Name one conflict character faced

4.       Explain effect on ending

5.       Name one conflict character faced

6.       Explain effect on ending

7.       Conclusion

Body Paragraph # 2:

1.       Introduction Sentence

2.       Introduce the character facing conflict

3.       Name one conflict character faced

4.       Explain effect on ending

5.       Name one conflict character faced

6.       Explain effect on ending

7.       Conclusion

Conclusion Paragraph:

1.       Remind readers of essay topic (remember, the topic is CONFLICT, not the stories!)

2.       Summarize the conflicts in both stories

3.       Write a 2-3 sentence conclusion wrapping up your entire essay.

Your final draft must be typed in Times font, size 12. Pages must be stapled together.

Your rough draft must be stapled to the back of the final copy.

No late papers will be accepted.  Your typed, stapled paper will be collected at the beginning of the class on the due date. If you need help printing your essay you must make arraignments with me prior to the due date.

DUE DATE: OCTOBER 18!

Links to the story:

The Sniper 

The Most Dangerous Game

Transition words to help make your essay as sophisticated as you :)

SmartWords.org

The Sniper (Short Story)

Here is a link to the short story in case you need to refresh your memory as you are doing your homework: The Sniper

Here is a link to a biography about the author: Liam O'flaherty