English 12

1. In-Class writing assignment (3 paragraphs):
How does Greene convey the instability of postwar England in "The Destructors"?
*Due at the end of class.*

No homework this weekend.

English 11 (Block 2)
Lord of the Flies
1. Chapter 1 Quiz.
2. Background (notes).
3. Themes, motifs, symbols (notes).
4. Characterization: Ralph, Jack, Piggy.
5. Homework:
- Chapter 1 Response Paragraph (Why do the boys choose Ralph as their leader, instead of Piggy or Jack? What does this scene suggest about the political nature of power? What are the benefits and drawbacks of choosing a leader like Ralph?)
- Read Chapter 2

English 11 (Block 4)
A Separate Peace
1. Quiz on Chapter 1
2. Background, themes, motifs, symbols (notes).
3. Read Chapter 2.
Homework:
- Chapter 2 Response Paragraph:
What does Phineas do what Gene thinks will finally land him in trouble? What punishment, if any does Finny receive? What do we learn about Gene from page 20-22?

Example beginning:

      In the world, there are conformists and individualists. In the second chapter of A Separate Peace, the reader is introduced to Gene's inner-conflict....