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Friday 17 October 2014

English 12
The Catcher in the Rye
1. Read and analyze chapters 22-24.
2. Homework: Finish reading the novel.
--> Make note of the symbolism of the carousel and Grand Central Station.
3. On Monday, will you write a WAQ response about Mr. Antolini's advice to Holden (in-class).
Next week - In-Class literary analysis essay for The Catcher in the Rye.

English 11
Lord of the Flies
1. Homework check: Chapter 7 Prompt.
- Ensure you have included Simon's prophecy, the boys' appearance, the tension between Jack and Ralph, and Ralph's role in the hunt.
2. Read and analyze Chapter 8.
3. Chapter 8 Prompt:
The author chooses to go into significant detail about this hunt. Why does Golding describe it so viscerally? Using textual evidence, describe how this scene illuminates the degree of savagery to which the boys have digressed to. (5 quotations, minimum.)
4. On Monday, you will have a quotation quiz (WAQ) about the 'conversation' between Simon and the Lord of the Flies.

English 11
A Separate Peace
1. Chapter 9 quiz.
2. Read Chapter 10.
3. Chapter 10 Prompt:
Compare and contrast Gene's war experience with Leper's.

Have a great weekend!