Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Pre-AP English II: Lord of the Flies Chapters 5-12 Socratic Seminar Questions

Be prepared to discuss these questions in class on Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Remember to support your answers -- even the World Connection questions -- with evidence from the book.



WORLD CONNECTION QUESTIONS
If a freshman came to you looking for help, what would you do? --RM.P. (6th)

If you were convinced that there was a beast, boogeyman, or other intruder in your bedroom/house, what would you do? --M.M. (7th)


CLOSE-ENDED QUESTIONS
Why does Jack camouflage his face --J.S. (6th)

Why do the boys kill Simon? --A.S. (7th)


OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS
Would the kids have had a better chance of being rescued if they hadn't split into two groups? --L.C. (1st)

Why does Jack hate Piggy and Ralph? --J.S. (1st)

Who is a better leader, Ralph or Jack? --L.F. (1st)


UNIVERSAL THEME / CORE QUESTIONS
What actions should a person take to survive if they find themselves in a situation where they do not belong? --V.M. (6th)

Golding contends that children are NOT the embodiment of innocence that some novels have claimed them to be. Do you agree or disagree, and why? --M.R. (6th)


LITERARY ANALYSIS QUESTIONS
Which point of view did Golding choose for the novel, and why was that the right choice? --M.M. (7th)

Where has Golding employed irony in the second half of the story, and what does it accomplish? --Mr. Mikesell

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