Blog Prompt 3

Chapter 3: Huts on the Beach
Write a journal entry from Jack's perspective. Reflect on the events in Chapter 3, "Huts on the Beach." Include thoughts on pig hunting, hut building, Ralph's leadership and Piggy's counsel. If you were the leader, how would your decisions differ from Ralph's?

Your journal will include the following vocabulary from Chapter 3:
1. festoon
2. tendril
3. oppressive
4. inscrutable
5. barb
6. bewilder
7. flaunt
8. furtive
9. glimmer

DUE DATE: Tuesday, February 5 @ 9:00 a.m. (beginning of class)

Blog Prompt 2

Chapter 2: Fire on the Mountain
Write a journal entry from Piggy's perspective. Reflect on the events in Chapter 2, "Fire on the Mountain." How does Piggy view the group's spontaneous choice to start the fire? Describe the event. Also, include Piggy's feelings about Ralph, Jack and the little ones.

Your journal will include the following vocabulary from Chapter 2:
1. warp
2. scornfully
3. officious
4. tumult
5. irresistible
6. nimble

DUE DATE: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 (9:00 p.m.)

Blog Prompt 1

CHAPTER 1: The Sound of the Shell
Imagine that you are one of the marooned boys that Ralph and Piggy summon with the conch. Describe your first day on the island.
What do you encounter? What are your thoughts about being stranded? Describe the events that lead up to meeting Ralph and Piggy. Conclude your journal with a description of the election of the leader. Who do you vote for? Why?

Your journal will include the following vocabulary from chapter 1:
1. clamber
2. lagoon
3. vainly
4. quiver
5. decorous
6. interpose
7. strident
8. speculate
9. clamor
10. pallor
11. indignation
12. jumble
13. grating
14. devour

DUE DATE: Monday, 1/28/08, 9pm