Today's class began with a debrief of the article students read for homework. Specifically, we talked about how the events of Chapter Nine parallel (and how they don't) the Reena Virk murder. We talked about common factors such as motivation, mob mentality, celebration and premeditation.
We then discussed how to identify and analyze symbols in a piece of literature. Students were provided with a handout which explains what symbols are and how they work in literature. A copy of this handout can be found in the link to the right.
Students were placed into groups and asked to trace one of the symbols present in Lord of the Flies. Groups will continue their analysis next day.
Students were asked to read Chapter Ten and Eleven for Wednesday's class, and to prepare a Page Of Thoughts to bring. Pay close attention to your symbol and how it evolves in these chapters!
Also, dramatic presentations will take place on Tuesday November 27th and Thursday November 29th.
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