Chapters 1-2
Vocabulary Chapter 1
Match the word with its definition:
1.___Reef a. A great lustre or brightness.
2.___Asthma b. A shallow lake.
3.___Foliage c. Raised, standing out in relief.
4.___Effulgence d. A shell used as a trumpet.
5.___Lagoon e. A chain of rocks at or near the
surface of water.
6.___Conch f. Leaves.
7.___Embossed g. Chronic respiratory problem,
characterised by wheezing.
Chapter 1- Group work:
● How did the boys happen to come to the island?
● What do we learn about Ralph and Piggy from the first few pages in the chapter?
● What do the boys have that is the symbol of authority in the society they form?
● What is the “scar”?
● Why did the boys choose Ralph as a leader? Whom would you have chosen and
why?
● Who else wanted to be the leader? Why did he think he was a more fit leader?
● What role did Ralph assign Jack? Was this a good move as a leader or not?
● Why did Jack fail to kill the piglet? What do you think the hunting of the piglet
symbolizes?
What is Mood?
Definition of Moo
As a literary device, mood refers to the emotional response that the writer
wishes to evoke in the reader through a story. This response can range
anywhere from feelings of calm, fear, anger, or joy depending on the
literary work.
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How do we identify the mood of the text?
As a literary device, mood represents the emotional quality of a story that
is created through the writer’s use of language. Mood can be evoked
through description of events in a story, its setting, reactions among
characters, and even through the story’s outcome or resolution of the
conflict
Here are some common examples of adjectives to describe mood
Joyful, nervous, peaceful, melancholy, panicked, pensive, resentful,
angry, hopeful, lonely, nostalgic, anxious, calm, sentimental, cheerful,
uneasy, hopeless, stressed, sorrowful, optimistic.
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With a partner, identify the mood in
chapter 1, find one example that supports
the mood you identified.
Annotation
● What is annotating?
● It is a close reading of the text in
which you highlight important ideas,
new words and write your comments
and questions in your book
● Why is it important
● It helps us understand the author’s
purpose better and gives us a chance
to closely examine the different
choices he made.
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Why do we annotate?
Besides helping us to better understand the content
of the novel
At the end of the semester you will have an english exam. In the
exam you will be asked to demonstrate your analysis of Lord of
the Flies, and the only thing you will be able to bring to the exam
is your novel.
So, whatever annotations you do now will determine your ability to
successfully complete the exam.
Individual Work:
Annotate with them the page 2 & 3 of the novel. What you are annotating
for are the following literary elements
Characterizatio
Symbolis
Iron
Description of setting
Mood
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Vocabulary Chapter 2
Match the word with its definition:
1.___Tirade a. A good position generally.
2.___Indignantly b. Flat, round, woolen cap.
3.___Recrimination c. Doubt.
4.___Capered d. Enthusiasm.
5.___Coign e. Accusing in return.
6.___Errant f. Angry rant.
7.___Gesticulate g. Loud noise.
8._ Dubiety h. Secretly planning.
9.___Clamour i. Important.
10.___Conspirational j. Mistaken.
11.___Ebulliance k. Skipped and danced.
12.___Beret L. Show with body language.
13.___Officious m. Righteously angry.
Chapter 2 Study Guide Questions:
1. What are three strategies Piggy and Ralph use to gain organization?
2. Why are the little boys scared (especially the boy with the mulberry coloured
birthmark)?
3. Does Ralph think they’ll be rescued? By whom?
4. How does Ralph plan to attract attention to the island?
5. How do the boys make a fire?
6. Give three reasons why Piggy is angry at the end of the chapter.
7. What could have happened to the littlun with the mulberry-coloured birthmark?
Annotation and Analysis
You will be divided into groups, each group will get a few pages to annotate and
find significant quotes. I need three quotes from each group. Make sure to follow
the following steps in the next slide to breakdown your quotes.
You annotating for the following literary elements
Characterizatio
Symbolis
Iron
Description of setting
Mood
Be prepared to present your quotes to the class.
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Group Presentation
Categorizing Quotes
Which of the quotes that you found works with the following topics
Ralph vs Jack leadership styl
Ralph and Piggy’s relationship (character foil
The conch as a symbol for civilization, order, power and rule
The hunting of the piglet/ hunting in general
The fire (this will be more applicable later on
The setting and how the author uses it to comment on human nature and the state of the
boys.
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Homework: Read chapters 3-5
