Lord of the Flies Ch. 4 1/23 (W) 1/24 (M)I. I. Bellwork

A. Copy: A comma may be used between two independent clauses that are joined by coordinating conjunctions such as: but, or, nor, for, yet, and so.

B. Copy: Ex. I left early, but traffic made me late.C. Identify the clauses. Place the commas:

A. “I wanted the candy but I said no to it.”B. “We went to the store and then we left.”C. “Leave the food or we will starve.”

D. Create a sentence with a comma between two independent clauses using the conjunction “and”.

E. Review: Which sentence is correct: 1 or 2?1. On Wednesday, January 25, 2012 you will have a

grammar and vocab test.2. On Wednesday, January 25, 2012 you will have a

grammar and vocab test.

Go over homework

Remember…1. Name2. Title3. Block4. Complete sentences5. Good, thoughtful answers

Vocab

• Complete the crossword puzzle• Remember…vocab and grammar test next

class!

Respond

Technology is any tool that solves a problem orperforms a specific function. Is technologyoverall something good or bad? When istechnology good? When is technologybad? Give as many examples from your own life.

Respond on the ChartWhat do each of these items of technology do in the book?

Item What it does

conch

glasses

knife

fire

Literary Element: SymbolismA. Copy: Allegory = Writing in which all or most of

the characters, settings, and events stand for ideas, qualities, or figures beyond themselves.

B. Copy: Lord of the Flies is a story that tries to explain something about the real world. It does this through the use of symbols and symbolism.

C. LOTF Symbols:1. Anything that exists on a literal level but also

represents something on a figurative level.2. Many of the characters and pieces of

technology in LOTF are symbols

• Symbol • Meaning1. Fire

2. Conch

3. Piggy

4. Ralph

5. Roger

6. Simon

7. Jack

8. Littluns

9. Island

10.Glasses

11.Beast

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Assignment

• Read Ch. 4• Complete study guide questions for ch. 4• Study for vocab test