Lord of the Flies - Friday WEBQUEST

If you're done with your blogs and you want an extra challenge check out these interactive adventures on the web. This is a great way to prepare for today's quiz!

Lord of the Flies: FLASH GAME
http://nobelprize.org/educational_games/literature/golding/

Lord of the Flies Adventure Maze
http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/pick/lotf/lotfstart.html

Character Analysis Movie Clips
http://www.monmouth.com/~literature/LOTF/student/mm/index.htm

Lord of the Flies practice QUIZZES
http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz.cfm?qid=10975
http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz.cfm?qid=154317
http://www.gradesaver.com/classicnotes/quiz/lordflies/1/

Blog Prompt 11

Chapter 12: Cry of the Hunters
Write a journal from the perspective of the naval officer at the end of the chapter. What does the group of boys look like from his point of view? What's happening on the island? What hypothesis can the naval officer make about all of this?

VOCABULARY
Use the following words in your journal:
1. elaborate
2. ululation
3. heave
4. cower
5. visualize

DUE DATE: Friday, February 29, 2008 (9 a.m.)

Blog Prompt 10

Chapter 11: Castle Rock
Write a journal from the perspective of Samneric (this means writing in plural 1st person: We). What do the twins encounter in this chapter. Make sure to include their feelings about:
1) The theft of Piggy's glass and, consequently, no signal fire.
2) The trip to Castle Rock
3) The struggle between Ralph and Jack
4) The death at Castle Rock
5) Being forced to join Jack's tribe

DUE DATE: Thursday, February 28, 2008 (9 a.m.)

Blog Prompt 9

Chapter 10: The Shell and the Glasses
Write a journal from Piggy's perspective. This journal should take place after the events in this chapter. How does Piggy reflect on and process what is happening on the island. Make sure to describe the events in this chapter:
1) The conversation with Ralph (the morning after Simon's murder)
2) The ultimate theft

VOCABULARY
Use the following words in your journal:
1. shudder
2. gesticulate
3. stifle
4. smother
5. phosphorescence

DUE DATE: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 (9 a.m.)

Blog Prompt 8

Chapter 8: Gift for the Darkness & Chaper 9: A View to a Death
Write a journal from Simon's perspective. Make sure to include his thoughts/perspectives on:
1) The Lord of the Flies and his conversation from chapter 8
2) The parachutist
3) Jack's party

VOCABULARY
Include the following words in your journal:
1. corruption
2. tremulous
3. trickle
4. steadfast

DUE DATE: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 (9 a.m.)

Blog Prompt 7

Chapter 7: Shadows & Tall Trees
This chapter features the elusive character of Roger. He attends the pig hunting "game" with Robert and accompanies Ralph and Jack up the hill to find the beast. However, Roger is not very talkative and therefore hard to interpret. Write a journal entry from Roger's perspective. Your journal will describe the events of the chapter and explain:
1) What Roger is thinking during the pig hunting game.
2) Roger's thoughts on Ralph as they hike up the mountain.

VOCABULARY
Use the following vocabulary from Chapter 7 in your journal:
covert
infinite
snivel
uncompromising
infuriating
sagely
blunder

DUE DATE: Friday, February 22, 2007

1st Comments are READY!

Alright folks, the first round of comments is up. I've read through your journals and commented on ONE of them. Now it's time to review my comment (along with those of your classmates) and revise your journal. Remember to comment after my comment with your revision and it'll be emailed to me automatically.