Dialectical JournalLORD OF THE FLIES

Dialectical JournalWhile reading the text, readers can engage in a double-entry note-taking process. Two columns are in dialogue with each other. In the left-hand column, readers select and copy down a passage that they find intriguing, puzzling, or illuminating in some way. In the right-hand column, they record thoughts and feelings that come to mind, thinking out loud on paper. The right column is a place to reflect on what you already know, ask questions, make predictions, make connections, revise meaning, and evaluate. Below is an example of what it looks like. Notice that at the bottom of the journal the writer includes a summary of the section just read. This is an extension of the journal that readers may want to consider.

Below is an example of what it looks like. Notice that at the bottom of the journal the writer includes a summary of the section just read. This is an extension of the journal that readers may want to consider.

Lord of the Flies-Main Themes

Civilization vs. SavageryFearLoss of InnocenceRules and OrderPower and Leadership

Find quotes to support at least one them in each chapter

Another example--

“The conch was silent, a gleaming tusk; Ralph’s face was dark with breathlessness and the air over the island was full of bird-clamor and echoes ringing” (Golding,13).

The conch is to be silent rather than personified as having the ability to choose noisy. The auditory imagery of silence is a contrast to the noise the birds are making.

Chapter 1 “He picked his way to the seaward edge of the platform and stood looking down into the water. It was clear to the bottom and bright with the efflorescence of tropical weed and coral. A school of tiny, glittering fish flicked hither and thither. Ralph spoke to himself, sounding the bass strings of delight” (Golding ,7)

The author is providing information about the setting of the novel by using imagery. As Ralph looks into the water, we can visualize the beautiful water, the blooming tropical plants, and the shiny fish swimming in the water.

The book says. . . I say. . .

Requirements for Dialectical Journal

2 entries of your choice for each chapter (12 chapters = 24 entries). Entries consist of one quotation and at least one response.

1 entry per chapter that ties into one of the THEMES of the novel. Explain how it ties into the theme, making sure to say what theme it is reveals. (12 chapters=12 entries)

This means you have a total of three entries per chapter for a total of 36 entires.

Due Date

Dialectical journals are due on October 29, 2015 and are a MAJOR GRADE. Be sure you complete them as you read the chapters. Don’t wait until October 28th to try to do the whole thing. Procrastinators will not be happy.