English 10: Nov. 1 Lord of the Flies Homework Questions

I.Read chapters 1-3

II. Reread and review 3 style guides/references. Copy into your notebook a brief definition for each style and grammar rule name/abbreviation.

III. Continue to build/review vocabulary words for next week's test. (Friday) Make sure to add words and definitions from Lord of the Flies as you read!

IV. Written homework:
Answer each of the following questions in a brief but well-argued paragraph, making sure to revise each of the resulting paragraphs for grammar, fluency, and formal style.

1. Does Ralph seem qualified to be a leader? find at least three quotes that explain why he has emerged as a leader and evaluate whether he seems well-qualified for the job.

2. Make a clearly-labeled, filled in Show-->Tell outline for question one, demonstrating working mastery of the DE outline technique.

3. Find three examples of why Jack seems to want to be in charge: what do these quotes reveal about his motivations; what seems to drive Jack that may be different than what drives Ralph?

4. Make a clearly-labeled, filled in Show-->Tell outline for question three, demonstrating working mastery of the DE outline technique.

5. What three things does Piggy bring to the group that helps them in some way? Looking at these specific qualities or skills, as shown by three specific quotes, what social role/job/position in adult society might Piggy represent?

6. Make a clearly-labeled, filled in Show-->Tell outline for question 5, demonstrating working mastery of the DE outline technique.

OBJECTIVES:
-answer each question using relevant quotes to support your answer.
-make sure to begin each paragraph-length answer (1,3,5) with a topic sentence that generally answers the questions so that your reader knows what your paragraph is supporting.
-observe rules of English grammar and the formal style