We began class with a discussion of Chapter Seven and Eight, especially focused on the end of Chapter Eight, when Simon converses with the Lord of the Flies. We theorized about what was really going on at this point, and we came to an agreement that he is likely talking with/to himself about what he knows to be true of the evil in the hearts of the boys.
We then did a choral reading of Chapter Nine, sharing the responsibility of completing the chapter. We considered how aspects of oral language such as rate, tone and volume might affect an interpretation of a piece. Thanks to those of you who chose to participate!
Finally, we debriefed the chapter, discussing the gravity of the events: Simon realizes the truth about the beast, Simon is killed by the boys, and the parachutist lifts off and gets carried away to sea.
I gave students an informational piece about Reena Virk, the Saanich teen who was swarmed and killed by a group of teens in 1997. I have asked students to read the article and answer questions 2 and 3 for next class.
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