British Literature

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British Literature

• Its a tantalizing Tuesday!
• October 23, 2007
• Mr. Houghteling

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Bellringer

• Complete the STOP/GO bellringer.
• You MUST use the strategy!
• 1. Draw the line
• 2. Identify whether there is a complete idea
  on either side of the line and
• 3. Select the correct punctuation.
• (Please note that singing is encouraged!)

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Agenda

• 1. Bellringer demonstrate mastery of the
  STOP/GO ACT strategy.
• 2. Lord of the Flies Quote interpretation
• - demonstrate understanding of characterization,
  imagery, symbolism, and implication.
• - use literary analysis to make an effective
  argument.

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Lord of the Flies Quote Interpretation

• In groups of FOUR, you are going to make numerous
  and varied arguments regarding the novel so far.
• Within your group, you will select one person for
  each of the following specialties
• CHARACTERIZATION
• SYMBOLISM
• IMAGERY
• What does the quote IMPLY?

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Lord of the Flies Quote Interpretation

• Sort through and analyze the quotations provided.
• Determine, as a group, which literary term is
  best exemplified by the quote.
• The specialist for that literary term will then
  record the quote, make the interpretation, and
  explain the rationale for the groups decision.
• Remember that you must argue your
  interpretations. Make it work!

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Lord of the Flies Quote Interpretation

• If you finish early, group together with the
  other specialists for your literary term.
• Discuss your groups selected quotes,
  interpretations, and rationales.
• Take notes regarding your work with the other
  specialists. This will serve as your prewriting
  for tomorrows Project Write On! assignment.

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Brilliant!