Trackstar Lesson: Analysis of Character in Lord of the Flies

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The topic and target student age group is:
•Analyzing Character Interaction and How it Affects Plot Development
•Tenth Grade Language Arts

The state standard(s)this lesson will address are:
10.3.3
Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Literary Text:
Evaluate interactions between characters in a literary text and explain the way those interactions affect the plot. (Core Standard)

10.3.4
Analyze characters' traits by what the characters say about themselves in narration, dialogue, and soliloquy (when they speak out loud to themselves). (Core Standard)

My learning objectives are:
•Define the literary terms protagonist, antagonist, characterization, and point of view
•Examine specific character traits such as actions and speech to illustrate character differences
•Classify character traits that define the protagonist and antagonist of a novel
•Critique quotations and describe how each statement defines a particular character
•Debate and judge a mock trial and formulate an argument in defense of character’s actions and motives

Websites:
I. McGraw Hill Online Learning Center
A. http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072405228/student_view0/drama_glossary.html
B. Glossary of Literature Terms
1.Task: Define the protagonist, antagonist, characterization, point of view
2.Purpose:To identify the roles and impact characters have within a story
3.Assessment:
Define each literary term and provide one example from the novel
Lord of the Flies that illustrates your understanding of each term.
4. Answer: Answers will vary.


II. SparkNotes: Lord of the Flies
A. http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/flies/canalysis.html
nalysis.html
B. Analysis of Major Characters
1. Task: Analyze and identify individual traits for the characters Ralph and Jack
2. Purpose: Compare and Contrast the stark differences between each boy
3. Assessment: Recall three character traits for each boy, Ralph and Jack.
4. Answer: Ralph is athletic, responsible, and civilized.
Jack is manipulative, strong-willed, and forceful.

III. 123 Helpme
A. http://www.123helpme.com/assets/9703.html
B. Leadership of Ralph and Jack in Lord of the Flies
1. Task: Read the essay and examine the actions of Ralph and Jack
2. Purpose: Compare and contrast the major reasons why most boys support Jack
3. Assessment: Assess how Jack has gained more power.
4. Answer:
Jack has gained more power because he convinces the boys that Ralph is a weak leader. He is one of the older boys who refuses to respect and listen to Piggy. The boys enjoy the fact that Jack’s group hunts and has fun as opposed to following rules and working under Ralph’s group.


IV. Think Exist
A.http://thinkexist.com/quotations/struggle/2.html
B. Quotes about Struggle
1. Task: Select one quote that you can connect with either Ralph or Jack
2. Purpose: Apply knowledge gained from novel to outside resources
3. Assessment:
Critique the quote you selected and assess how it applies to Ralph or Jack.
4. Answer: Answers will vary.

V. Lessons From Literature
A. http://www.lessonsfromliterature.org/docs/manual/Lord_of_the_Flies.pdf
B. Deepening Our Understanding of Power and Control Through Literature
1.Task:
Scroll to page 4 of website. Students will be divided into three groups. Each
Group will be assigned a role. The roles include a group looking at facts from Jack’s point of view, a group looking at facts from Ralph’s point of view, and an audience who will judge which group’s presentation.
2.Purpose:
Prepare a presentation that convinces an audience to understand and
support the actions of Ralph verses Jack.
3.Assessment:
Investigate and judge how each boy, Ralph and Jack, respond to conflict on the
island?
4.Answer:
Ralph responds to conflict with positive encouragement and motivation among the boys. He tries to be firm and restates what the rules and goals are: fire, respect, and teamwork. Jack, on the other hand, responds to conflict with insults, shouting, and violence. He intimidates the other boys and gets them to side with him through intimidation and fear.