Thursday, December 18, 2014

Lord of the Flies Final

Objective:  Pass the test!!!

1.  Use a pencil if you have one.
2.  Read the test questions carefully.  There are some tricky ones.
3.  When you are done...  Give it to Mr. McDermott.  He will grade it and instantly (like magic) tell you your score.

Your Presentation scores are in the computer on Aeries. The test (300 points) will be in by the end of the period.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Our last (and hopefully good!) presentation.

Discussion:  You know it would be nice if a teacher could do whatever he wanted.....!!

1.  Presentation Chapter 12
2.  Lord of the Flies Review

Tomorrow is the 300 point test.

No More LotF Reading!!!

Objective:  The students will present the RESOLUTION of the book.

1.  Get your folders
2.  Ch. 12 Presentation
3.  LotF Review Worksheet

If you borrowed a copy of LotF, please return it by tomorrow so they can be checked back in to the library!!!

Best Something Extras: Folk Song by Justin Johnson (have him sing it for you) & LotF movie trailer by Kayla Pina (on youtube)

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Two More Days!

Objective:  The students will present the CLIMAX of the book.

1.  Get folders and LOTF
2.  Chapter 11 Presentation
3.  Finish the Book.

If I see phones out playing that STUPID QUIZ game I will destroy them!!!

Monday, December 15, 2014

Good Afternoon!!!

Objective:  The students will present the chapter before the CLIMAX of LotF.

1.  Get folders and LotF books.
2.  Chapter 10 Presentation
3.  Read Chapter 11 (the climax)

Week Plan:  Mon:  Chapter 10
                    Tues:  Chapter 11
                    Wed:  Chapter 12

                    Thurs:  LotF 300 point test
                    Fri:  LotF Simpson's Allusion Video

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Ch. 8 Presentation & Discussion

Objective: The students will present their assigned Chapter from Lord of the Flies


 Grab you folders, a copy of LotF, and pull out your WP and a quiz paper to be ready for the presentation. Those that are presenting come up to the computer and prepare your presentation.

Your "Listening" grade is in effect right when the bell rings!!!

1. Ch. 8 Presentation
2. Discuss key parts of Chapter as a class.
3.. Read some of Ch. 9

Tuesday, December 09, 2014

Presentation #2- Ch. 6

Objective:  The students will present their assigned chapters of Lord of the Flies.

1.  Get folder and LotF novel.
2.  Presentation 2:  Chapter 6 Group.
3. Read Ch. 7

Remember:  You are getting "Listening and Participation Points" for being in the audience.  From now on the projects will be graded a little tougher and so will the "Listening and Participation Points".

Monday, December 08, 2014

Presentation 1

Objective:  The students will present their assigned chapters of Lord of the Flies.

1.  Get folder and LotF novel.
2.  Presentation 1:  Chapter 5 Group.

Remember:  You are getting "Listening and Participation Points" for being in the audience.  Positive points are added to your 100 points for good questions and comments, and points will be deducted for negative behavior.

3.  Read Chapter 6.  The BEAST comes!

Friday, December 05, 2014

Getting Ready for Presentations

Objective: Students will have their LotF projects modeled for them before they start presenting them.

Grab your folders and a copy of Lord of the Flies

1. LotF Ch. 4 Part 2 Quiz
2. WP # ??
3. Ch. 4. Dialectical Journals Discussed
4. Begin reading Ch. 5
5. Meet with your group!

Thursday, December 04, 2014

Debate Time!

Objective: Students will practice rational thinking and reasoning similar to what the kids from the novel experienced.

Grab your folders, a copy of LotF, and a blank piece of paper
1. LotF Quiz Ch. 4 (so far)
2. Read rest of Ch. 4
3. "Who Will Survive" Debate

Wednesday, December 03, 2014

LotF Ch. 2-4 and Group Work

Objective:  The students will finish their group project for "Who Will Survive?" and Read Ch. 4

Staple and Turn in Ch. 1-3 Journals Now!

1.  Get folders, LotF book and your Dialectical Journals Ch. 3
2. Discuss Dialectical Journals
3. Read Ch. 4 up until Pg. 68 "Come back! Come back!"
4. Finish "Who Will Survive?" Activity

**No more Dialectical Journals- except for your assigned chapter**

**ALL WORK not picked up from folders by the end of the day today will be THROWN AWAY TOMORROW**

Tuesday, December 02, 2014

SUB RULES.... BE GOOD!!!! If your name is left for a bad reason, you lose all points for the day!

Note:  I expect everyone to follow class rules.  Two day class suspension on top of losing points if your name is left.  (YOU KNOW WHO I AM TALKING TO!!!!)


1.  Get folders and a book.
2.  Chapter 1-2 Quiz.  No Books.  No Talking.  No looking at others papers.  100 points!
3.  WP #28.  I will check it tomorrow to see that you did it!!!!  (10 points)
4.  Chapter 3 Dialectic Journal.  Your own paper.  10 important quotes/actions and explanations.

All dialectics are DUE tomorrow. NO LATE PAPERS! 

Monday, December 01, 2014

Objective:  The students will discuss the symbols from LotF so that can follow their development throughout the novel.

1.  Get folders and a LotF book.
2.  Notes on Symbols
3.  Discuss Reading/Presentation Schedule
4.  Start/Continue Chapter 2 Reading and Dialectic Journal




**Finish Ch. 2 Reading and Journals at home if not finished today!!!**

Note:  Use this website for full text of Lord of the Flies