What does the death of Simon

symbolize in your opinion?

Do Now
Thursday February 23
What do you think will happen
next on the island now that he
Take out LOTF Week 5 Packet
is gone? Try to fill the whole
Turn to page 9
page if you can!

Learning Targets You have 15 minutes to

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1
complete this Do Now, so
take your time!
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons
and relevant evidence.
(If you finish early, read
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.2 through the vocab words on
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic page 1)
and convey ideas, concepts, and information through
the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant
content.
Chapter 10: The Shell and
the Glasses
As we read, fill out your quote tracker at the back of your
packet. Since we are reading two chapters this week, you
should shoot for at least 5 quotes today.

Write down all quotes with the appropriate citation

(Golding, #) and a 1-2 sentence description of the
importance of this quote.

Potential Areas of Focus:

1. Notice how Piggy, Ralph, and Jack view
Simons death.
2. Take special notice of Piggy Seems
uncharacteristic?
Ch. 10 Exit Assessment

Directions: We learn a great deal about the different

boys characters through their varying reactions to
Simons death.

The word murder, a term associated with the

system of law and a civilized moral code, now seems
strangely at odds with the collective madness on the
island.

We are reminded how far the boys have traveled

along the moral spectrum since the time when they
were forced to follow the rules of adults. Analyze how
each of the 3 characters below react to the death of
Simon! Find 1 piece of textual evidence for each
 Do Now
Friday February 24
Draw a line graph that
Take out LOTF Week 5 Packet illustrates the boys
Turn to next page descent into savagery over
time throughout the
chapter.

Think about how they

Learning Targets
started when they first
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1

Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons

arrived on the island, and
and relevant evidence. how they act now.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.2

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic

and convey ideas, concepts, and information through
the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant
content.
Chapter 11: Castle Rock

As we read, fill out your quote tracker at the back of your

packet. Since we are reading two chapters this week, you
should shoot for at least 5 quotes today.

Write down all quotes with the appropriate citation

(Golding, #) and a 1-2 sentence description of the
importance of this quote.

Potential Areas of Focus:

1. Notice the POWER OF THE CONCH! Think about how

this symbol has evolved (changed) over time
Ch. 11 Exit Assessment
As civilization and order have eroded among the
boys, so has the power and influence of various
symbols. As Jacks power reaches its high point, the
figures of the beast and the Lord of the Flies attain
prominence.

Similarly, as Ralphs power reaches its low point, the

influence and importance of other symbols in the
novel change.

Analyze and explain how the symbols below have

changed over time! What was their initial meaning,
and what do they represent at this point in the story?