April 14, 2016

Assignment for Thursday, 4/14

1. Be kind!
2. 15 minutes - independent reading time (This is READING time. Not “game” or “movie” or “catch up on other work” time.)
3. Writer’s Notebook – At its core, Lord of the Flies is a simple work of dystopian fiction not unlike the Hunger Games and Divergent trilogies. What is it about the dystopian setting that is so appealing to young adult readers? (It’s possible to write about this even if you’re not a fan of the genre.)
4. 15 minutes - Complete “Improving Paragraphs 2” and “Practice Multiple Choice Questions 14-18” handouts independently.
5. 7-10 minutes - Discuss answers with your group. Keep these handouts, and we’ll go over them on Friday.
6. Lord of the Flies: Chapter 8 handout - Complete this work independently. Turn in to the appropriate tray when finished. (Also posted on Classroom)
7. “Why Boys Become Vicious” and “American Thinker” handouts - Read and annotate these in preparation for a class discussion Friday. Keep to go over in class on Friday. (Also posted on Classroom)
8. If there’s still time remaining, you may work with your group on the hero’s journey assignment from yesterday.
9. Be kind!

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