Name:_______________________________________ Discussion Notes

Ms. Pawlak English II - LOTF

Question: So far on the island, the boys have showed inconsistent with their actions, ideas, and interactions with others. Look at Jack, Ralph, Piggy, and Simon individually. How have their actions and beliefs changed? What makes their actions and beliefs change? What are messages Golding is telling us through his characters' inconsistencies?

Write your notes about your groups' discussion question here. Include page numbers or quotes to reference the text. Make sure you address all of the questions, and have at least 2-3 questions or comments to share during discussion.

Keep track of the significant points that your group members make during discussion. Note when others agree/disagree with your points nad how their ideas support or even make you rethink your own ideas. Jot down page references when important examples are given from the text.

Other Discussion Question: Look at the examples of good and evil in the text. Where do you see these examples? What role does Simon's character and death play in this discussion of good and evil? How is Simon's death a turning point in the text? Why does Golding choose to kill Simon? What are we learning about human behavior and beliefs through his death?

Keep track of the significant points that the other groups' members make during discussion. Note when speakers agree/disagree with each other and conclusions the group comes to. Jot down page references when important examples are given from the text.

Write your reactions to the other groups' discussion. Note when you agree/disagree with the points made, and why. Jot down any questions you have about the discussion, and points that you would have made about their discussion topic. Take special note of ideas that change/deepend your understanding of the text.