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Lord of the Flies Introduction

Lord of the Flies Introduction

Assessment

Presentation

English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Joseph Anderson

FREE Resource

5 Slides • 15 Questions

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​Read the excerpt then answer the questions that follow. This will help you write the CONTEXT.

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YOU WILL USE THIS FOR WRITING THE SCENE'S CONTEXT

Where does this happen in the plot?

What is the purpose of this scene for the plot?

(example: does it introduce conflict or understanding of who the characters are?)

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YOU WILL USE THIS FOR WRITING THE SCENE'S CONTEXT

What happens in the story to prompt this scene?

Tell me what happens immediately before it.

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What happens in the story as a result of this scene?

Tell me what happens immediately after it.

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YOU WILL USE THIS FOR WRITING THE SCENE'S CONTEXT

Who is talking?

Are they speaking to anyone?

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YOU WILL USE THIS FOR WRITING THE SCENE'S CONTEXT

Where are they specifically when this takes place?

Are they sitting, standing, etc.?

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Let's look at Piggy in this scene:

​Examine the description of Piggy's SPEECH and ACTIONS in the chunks highlighted in PURPLE, then answer the questions on the following slides.

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THIS IS THE EXAMPLE OF "EXPLANATION" THAT WE WENT OVER IN CLASS. [1/5 for Piggy]

Does Piggy talk more or less than Ralph?

What types of sentences does Piggy mostly use (commands, questions, etc.)?

Answer in complete sentences!

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THIS IS THE EXAMPLE OF "EXPLANATION" THAT WE WENT OVER IN CLASS. [2/5 for Piggy]

Does Piggy act independently from Ralph?

Or are his actions dependent upon Ralph's actions?

Give two examples from this passage.

Answer in complete sentences!

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THIS IS THE EXAMPLE OF "EXPLANATION" THAT WE WENT OVER IN CLASS. [3/5 for Piggy]

What does Piggy say about his auntie?

Why is he talking about his auntie?

Is his auntie there?

Is it weird that he's talking about his auntie?

Answer in complete sentences!

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THIS IS THE EXAMPLE OF "EXPLANATION" THAT WE WENT OVER IN CLASS. [4/5 for Piggy]

The author directly characterizes Piggy as having "a touch of pride" about his poor health conditions.

Explain this by answering the following questions.

Why does Piggy feel it is necessary for him to say that he "was the only boy"?

Would the sentence have the same meaning if it said "twelfth" instead of "only"?

Why is "only" an important word here?

Answer in complete sentences!

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THIS IS THE EXAMPLE OF "EXPLANATION" THAT WE WENT OVER IN CLASS. [5/5 for Piggy]

The author directly characterizes Piggy as having "a touch of pride" about his poor health conditions.

Explain this by answering the following questions.

Similar to the word "only," why does Piggy even feel the need to mention the age when he got his glasses?

Was giving an age necessary?

Ralph can obviously see that he wear glasses; what is motivating Piggy to be this specific?

Answer in complete sentences!

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Next, let's look at Ralph:

​Examine the description of Ralph's SPEECH, LOOKS, and ACTIONS in the chunks highlighted in TEAL, then answer the questions on the following slides.

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YOU WILL USE THIS FOR WRITING THE EXPLANATION OF THE EVIDENCE FOR RALPH. [1/5 for Ralph]

What types of sentences does Ralph use?

Are his sentences long and flowing? Or are they short and direct?

Answer in complete sentences!

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YOU WILL USE THIS FOR WRITING THE EXPLANATION OF THE EVIDENCE FOR RALPH. [2/5 for Ralph]

What does Ralph NOT say to Piggy?

Answer in complete sentences!

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YOU WILL USE THIS FOR WRITING THE EXPLANATION OF THE EVIDENCE FOR RALPH. [3/5 for Ralph]

What is Ralph's facial expression when he is NOT saying something to Piggy?

What does he do when he is NOT saying something to Piggy?

Answer in complete sentences!

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YOU WILL USE THIS FOR WRITING THE EXPLANATION OF THE EVIDENCE FOR RALPH. [4/5 for Ralph]

In answer to Piggy's 2nd question, Ralph again does NOT say something.

Why is he refraining from giving better answers?

What does he expect Piggy's reaction would be if he received a longer reply?

Answer in complete sentences!

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YOU WILL USE THIS FOR WRITING THE EXPLANATION OF THE EVIDENCE FOR RALPH. [5/5 for Ralph]

How does Ralph's walking change?

Why does he make that change?

What happens as a result of that change?

Answer in complete sentences!

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