Cry Journal 2

Read chapters 5, 6, and 7 (don't forget to tab - try for two a chapter)

Journal: How does Alan Paton characterize the different genders? Is the difference significant? Why or why not?

Cry Journal 1

Read chapters 1-4 and tab using a system to indicate what category the passages falls into. Your categories are narrative, plot, characters, setting, and language.

Once you have read and tabbed, blog about four of the passages you selected. What passage and why did you tab it? What is significant about each passage?

Theme

Writers often use characters, setting, language, plot, and point of view to develop and convey their themes. For your journal tonight, explain the theme you identified and explore at least two of the ways in which William Golding explored/developed/conveyed that theme.

Tone Review by Lucy

"Touch the barn. It's on the farm."

Tone: playful, instructional

"Touch the cow. Do it now."

Tone: Scary, threatening

I think she got it.

The Effect

For your post/journal this weekend I want you to examine the effect of two of William Golding's decisions from the first page. This should equal two paragraphs.

A few tips:

• Embrace the fact that you have already read the entire book. Draw from other parts of the book to inform your analysis of the effect.
• Don't stop asking "what is the effect of this" until you absolutely can not dig any deeper. For example: Alliteration. What is the effect of this? Creates a rhythmic sound. What is the effect of this? Mirrors the sound of the ocean. What is the effect of this? Highlights the water locked setting. What is the effect of this? Associates the rhythmic consistency of the ocean to the programed nature of humans to follow a pattern. What is the effect of this? Creates an almost trance like mood. What is the effect of this? Develops the theme that human nature will always revert to a natural and instinctual pattern of behavior.

First Day Business

Okay, here we go...

1. Have parents read and sign the disclosure document. Fill out the student information section.

2. Set up a blog. www.blogger.com

3. Leave a comment here telling me your full name and your blog address.

4. Finish marking up page one of The Lord of the Flies.