Write Now: Survival“We’ve got to have rules and obey them. After all, we’re not savages. We’re English, and the English are the best at everything.” -Jack, Lord of the Flies

Some readers of Lord of the Flies have argued that each and every one of the boys' actions is nothing more than an attempt to survive in difficult conditions. Think about the mounting of the sow's head, Simon's ascent up the mountain, and the murder of Piggy in particular, as well as any other key scenes that stand out for you. Is it fair to say that the boys' actions were merely the result of the human survival instinct? Why or why not? If so, can you use these examples to draw some general conclusions about the human instinct to survive? If not, what was Golding hoping to prove about humanity through Lord of the Flies?

For today’s Write Now, you will need to find a quote from the novel that proves your position.

Remember to include an intro, body, and conclusion.

Student-Led DiscussionAdditionally today, you will hold a student-led discussion. You will discuss the novel’s depiction of humanity and the different elements presented in the novel based on today’s Write Now. The discussion will be led by you, not me. Your ultimate goal is to determine, as a class, the answer to the following questions:

Were the boys’ actions merely the result of the human survival instinct?

If not, what was Golding’s purpose for writing Lord of the Flies?If you can generate a good discussion, and each person contributes,

the 4th Confessional will be automatically given a 100%.If you choose not to contribute,

you will still need to provide your 4 th confessional.

CONTRIBUTIONS MUST ADD TO THE DISCUSSION – YOU WILL STILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE A CONFESSIONAL

IF YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE DISCUSSION IS NOT MEANINGFUL/THOUGHTFUL.

Reminders about these discussions….

• Ask open-ended questions• Use examples from the text (doesn’t need to be a

quote, just a reference)• Disagree– that’s the only way this conversation

continues!• Involve quieter students – ask those who haven’t

contributed what their view is• INVOLVE THE REAL WORLD. Make connections.