Day 13 LOTF

Chapter 9: A View to a Death

Do Now: Do Now: Simon did not show up on our comparison to Plato's tripartite soul, but he does function as a symbol. What do you think he stands for? 

Today's Learning Target:

I will be able to write about how Simon functions as a symbol for ____________ in Lord of the Flies.

I will know that I have hit the learning target when...
-I can describe what idea/concept Simon stands for in the novel.
-I can write a short paragraph arguing what Simon stands for that includes a topic sentence and at least two quotation sandwiches.

Agenda: 

1. Chapter 9: Summary and Inferences
2. Writing about a symbol
3. Exit ticket: with the loss of Simon, what qualities do the boys lose?

Homework: complete the sentence about Simon and bring it to tomorrow's class

CHOOSE A BOOK FROM THE OUTSIDE READING LIST FOR SECOND QUARTER