Day 13 – LOTF, Verb phrases, and The Interlopers

Objectives

Analyze a work of fiction for the effects of narrative structure.

Identify the stages of plot; analyze plot development.

Introduce Lord of the Flies

Identify and understand verb phrases and their usage.

Homework: Vocabulary completing the sentence

Lord of the Flies- Read +complete worksheet for chapters 1 by Friday

Read +complete worksheets by 9/17 for Chapters 2-4

Close Reading 2 due Friday

Warm Up – Instructions: Copy the sentences.Label S, Prep phrase.Find the verb phrases and tell what kind of verbs they are.

1. I can understand your concern.2. Is Mrs. Johanson going with you?3. The rooms cannot be held any longer.4. I haven't seen him for an hour.

Vocabulary: Lesson 2 English I1B Foundations

Take out your Vocabulary book and we will check your homework.

Take the next 5 minutes to work on the lesson in your groups.

Group Discussion Get into your groups. Answer the questions for the passage. Remember each person in the group has

a job in the group.

SakiThe Interlopers

In a forest of mixed growth somewhere on the eastern spurs of the Karpathians, a man stood one winter night watching and listening, as though he waited for some beast of the woods to come within the range of his vision, and, later, of his rifle. But the game for whose presence he kept so keen an outlook was none that figured in the sportsman's calendar as lawful and proper for the chase; Ulrich von Gradwitz patrolled the dark forest in quest of a human enemy.

The forest lands of Gradwitz were of wide extent and well stocked with game; the narrow strip of precipitous woodland that lay on its outskirt was not remarkable for the game it harboured or the shooting it afforded, but it was the most jealously guarded of all its owner's territorial possessions. A famous law suit, in the days of his grandfather, had wrested it from the illegal possession of a neighbouring family of petty landowners; the dispossessed party had never acquiesced in the judgment of the Courts, and a long series of poaching affrays and similar scandals had embittered the relationships between the families for three generations. The neighbour feud had grown into a personal one since Ulrich had come to be head of his family; if there was a man in the world whom he detested and wished ill to it was Georg Znaeym, the inheritor of the quarrel and the tireless game-snatcher and raider of the disputed border-forest. The feud might, perhaps, have died down or been compromised if the personal ill-will of the two men had not stood in the way; as boys they had thirsted for one another's blood, as men each prayed that misfortune might fall on the other, and this wind-scourged winter night Ulrich had banded together his foresters to watch the dark forest, not in quest of four-footed quarry, but to keep a look-out for the prowling thieves whom he suspected of being afoot from across the land boundary. The roebuck, which usually kept in the sheltered hollows during a storm-wind, were running like driven things to-night, and there was movement and unrest among the creatures that were wont to sleep through the dark hours. Assuredly there was a disturbing element in the forest, and Ulrich could guess the quarter from whence it came.

  

Interloper Questions:

1. In what ways can the term "interloper" be applied to this story? How does the title provide an outlook on the theme of the story?

2. This fiction is told in what point of view? Why does the author choose this perspective and how would the reader's understanding of the story change is the point of view is altered? For example, how would the story change if the story was told from Ulrich's or Georg's point of view?

3. In what ways does the setting impact the plot? In what ways does the setting influence theme?

4. What could the author be trying to say by ending the story in this way?

5. What is the theme of "The Interlopers"?

Verbs and Verb Phrases… With Pirates!

1. Pirates who have been wounded in battle are highly respected. 2. These pirates may be wearing eye patches, peg legs, or hook hands.3. Today, many pirates are operating from Somalia.4. These pirates will ride around in little boats and steal from big boats. 5. Somalia is a very poor country where many people starve. 6. Is it wrong to steal food if you are starving? 7. Alex will be downloading Pirates of the Caribbean tonight. 8. Some pirates do not have boats; they have computers. 9. After having seen Pirates of the Caribbean, Alex wished she had not downloaded it. 10. Do you think people should be punished for downloading files illegally?  

11. If I were a pirate, I would have a bird who talks. 12. The flag with the skull and crossbones is called a Jolly Roger. 13. The Jolly Roger was flown to identify a ship’s crew as pirates. 14. Pirates wouldn’t really make maps that show where their treasure is. 15. Often, the “treasure” that pirates stole was food, alcohol, clothing, or medicine. 16. Pirates can not help but to sing songs when they are drinking. 17. Pirates may have followed a set of rules called the “pirate’s code.” 18. After having been a pirate for 20 years, Captain Jonah is resting in Davy Jones locker. 19. “Davy Jones’ locker” is an idiom for the bottom of the sea. 20. Aren’t pirates interesting?

Lord of the Flies

English IClass Notes on Plot& William Golding

• Each person receives a Lord of the Flies worksheet.• This worksheet is due when the chapter is due.• You will be expected to complete one for each chapter.

Lord of the Flies Worksheet: Chapter 1

Answer the questions in complete sentences. 1. How did the boys arrive on the island?

2. How did Ralph call the first meeting?

3. What are the names of the twins?

4. What does Ralph's dad do?

5. What nationality are the boys?

6. The island was roughly _______ - shaped.

7. What is the "scar?"

8. For whom did Piggy vote as chief?

9. Who went to make sure the island was really an island? a. b. c.

10. Who is your favorite character so far?

William Golding...

Lord of the Flies, was published in England in 1954.

The idea came from a children’s story about an island coupled with Golding’s war experiences.

Author Notes:William Golding

Golding was born in Cornwall, Great Britain.

He went to college at Oxford and started out as a natural science major before changing to English literature.

He worked as a actor, writer, producer, and school teacher. 1911-1993

William Golding

Golding joined the British Royal Navy and was involved in WWII.

His experiences in WWII gave him the idea to write a book about human nature and evil.

He won the Nobel Prize in 1983

1911-1993

Allegory:

A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one

A symbol. What might this story be an

allegory for?

A brief synopsis...

British schoolboys are stranded on an uninhabited island after a plane crash.

Island whereabouts unknown.

During a fictional nuclear war (not WWII).

Continued...

2 boys serve as main characters in the beginning.

Elementary – middle school aged boys.

You might hurt your brain….

…If you over think this story.

Don’t think about all adults dying and all children alive.

Don’t think about where they were flying.

Don’t think about the island location.

A look at society...

Realizing there are no adults, the boys try to follow the rules of society.

The division of labor is agreed upon.

A mini society is formed.

Emotions

What types of emotions might play out?

A “beast” is on the island. Where might the best come from?

Words of a famous president “We have nothing to fear…”

Good vs. Evil...

Laced with fears, a struggle for power begins.

The boys become more and more fascinated with their savage side.

Nature vs. Nurture...

Discussion:

Evil = Born with it.

Or

Evil = Raised with it.

Is Society evil?

Themes

Humanity needs civilization. Contrary to the belief that man is innocent

and society evil, the story shows that laws/rules/structure/society are necessary to keep the darker side of human nature in line.

When these concepts slip away or are ignored, human beings revert to a more primitive part of their nature.

Behind the Theme

Evil (the beast in the novel) is within man himself.

Golding implies that evil is not created but is ingrained within us all.

Loss of innocence is needed in order to see reality and for humanity to survive.

Age is not directly related to innocence…young can be corrupt/structure can save.

Humans

Civilization

…Maybe there is a beast…maybe it’s only us…

- Simon

This quote directly portrays the message that Golding is trying to express; that the heart of man is not good and kind, it is selfish and corrupt.

The Significance of the Title

In the novel, it refers to a pig head on a stick, an offering to the “beast.” It becomes the beast…sort of.

“Lord of the Flies” Bible: Jesus refers to Satan as

“Beelzebub”; Hebrew for LOTF

Symbolism

BE ON THE LOOKOUT! THERE ARE LOTS OF SYMBOLS IN THIS BOOK! IT’S LIKE A GAME OF WHERE’S WALDO!!!!

Conch shell Must have in order to speak

Make predictions. What might physically happen to the shell and what might that mean?

Glasses (specs) Used to start a fire

Make predictions. How might this symbol play into the book? How might it change over time?

Symbolism

Golding uses symbols to represent different meanings within the book. Examples: The title Lord of the Flies = Evil A seashell used to call the boys and

designate a speaking order might represent?

Keep an eye out for anything that could be symbolic (There are lots of them!).

...Characters as symbols

In addition to objects, people/characters can be symbolic too.

What are various character traits that can be used to describe humans?

Golding attempts to emphasize this point by giving certain characters stronger attributes (one character embodies wisdom, one evil, etc.)

The Island The island is a perfect

microcosm. It is like an ant-farm.

A microcosm is a_____________. Population of

leaders/followers.

The Symbolism of the Island

Different areas of the island are associated with different ideas.

Beach = Dreams/hope of rescue

Mountain = ? Bush/Forest = ? Rocky-outcrop = ?

Sketch of the Island

Beach

The heart of the matter…

“The heart of the human condition is the condition of the human heart.”

This is relevant because…

Is our civilization really civil?

Closure – 3 , 2, 1

Write 3 things you learned today on fiction.

Compose 2 questions you still have concerning fiction.

Choose a favorite vocab word and write 1 sentence using it.

Turn it in as you leave the room.