Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Pre-AP English II: Lord of the Flies 1-3 Socratic Seminar Preview

Be prepared to discuss these questions in class on Thursday, October 12, 2011. Remember to support your answers -- even the World Connection questions -- with evidence from the book.

If you missed the seminar, submit well-thought out written responses to two questions (100%; one question=80%).

If you were in class and did not respond twice, use the back of your remaining half-sheets ("buns") to respond to the questions. If you respond to a question discussed in class, your response must refer to the text and add to the conversation we had. (+20 points for the first, +10 points for the second)


WORLD CONNECTION QUESTIONS
If you were in a situation with a leadership vacuum, how would you convince others to follow you? --M.R. (6th)

When overwhelmed with fear, how do you keep cool? --J.M. (1st)


CLOSE-ENDED QUESTIONS
Why does Ralph blow the conch? -K.M. (7th)

Who helps Ralph with most of the work on the island? --J.S. (6th)


OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS
After reading the first three chapters, who do you think is best suited for leadership? --E.M. (7th)

Did Ralph make the right decision to have Simon investigate the island with him and Jack, rather than Piggy? --L.C. (1st)


UNIVERSAL THEME / CORE QUESTIONS
What is required in order for a society to be considered civilized? --E.M. (6th)

What characteristics make a person a good leader? --J.L. (1st)


LITERARY ANALYSIS QUESTIONS
What mood does Golding set at the beginning of the story? --K.L. (7th)

Why do you think Golding characterizes Piggy as a fat, annoying boy? --B.L. (6th)

No comments:

Post a Comment