- The Date and the Reflection number
- An inquiry question to guide your reflection using the format in the last post
- Quotes from the book to back up your ideas
- Connections to your own experiences and events in the world to help us think about this question in a deeper way
If you are missing one of these elements I will ask you to resubmit.
Your final novel reflection #5 is due Friday, May 11th.
As discussed, each novel reflection will be given a score out of 8 based on the rubric below.
All five reflections must be in no later than Monday, May 14th. No lates will be accepted.
This will form a significant part of your inquiry mark so do the best job you can.
Format for inquiry questions to guide your reflection
Based on the conversation in your small group novel discussion, please complete another novel reflection for Tuesday May 1st. As with your previous novel reflection, please generate your own inquiry question that engages a major theme in the novel and is general enough that you can bring in your own experiences and connections to our world today. This novel reflection should be at least 300 words and incorporate direct quotes from the book.
One way to formulate a question is to use sentence frames as follows:
In what ways does (insert theme)?
e.g., In what ways does fear effect human behavior?
Under what conditions do groups (insert human behavior)?
e.g., Under what conditions do we see those that use intimidation and the threat of violence most able to dominate the leadership of a group?
Why do (insert theme) occur in (particular situation)?
e.g., Why would people still believe in the American dream even when few realize this dream?
Why do we glorify soldiers when they kill, but condemn murder in everyday society? Is this a good thing for our society?
Rubric and Reflection Example
Format for inquiry questions to guide your reflection
Based on the conversation in your small group novel discussion, please complete another novel reflection for Tuesday May 1st. As with your previous novel reflection, please generate your own inquiry question that engages a major theme in the novel and is general enough that you can bring in your own experiences and connections to our world today. This novel reflection should be at least 300 words and incorporate direct quotes from the book.
One way to formulate a question is to use sentence frames as follows:
In what ways does (insert theme)?
e.g., In what ways does fear effect human behavior?
Under what conditions do groups (insert human behavior)?
e.g., Under what conditions do we see those that use intimidation and the threat of violence most able to dominate the leadership of a group?
Why do (insert theme) occur in (particular situation)?
e.g., Why would people still believe in the American dream even when few realize this dream?
Why do we glorify soldiers when they kill, but condemn murder in everyday society? Is this a good thing for our society?
Rubric and Reflection Example
In what ways is Golding's pessimistic view of human nature accurate?
One of the passages in the book that really spoke to me was as follows: "He knelt, holding the shell of water. A rounded patch of sunlight fell on his face and a brightness appeared in the depths of the water. He looked in astonishment, no longer at himself but at an awesome stranger. He spilt the water and leapt to his feet, laughing excitedly. Beside the mere, his sinewy body held up a mask that drew their eyes appalled them. He began to dance and his laughter became a bloodthirsty snarling. He capered towards Bill and the mask was a thing on its own, behind which Jack hid, liberated from shame and self-consciousness" (p. 56, Lord of the Flies). I believe that the quote above speaks powerfully to me because of how it relates to the theme about the dark side of human nature, and it is a vital turning point in the story. The author states: ‘he began to dance and his laughter became a bloodthirsty snarling’, and I think that this shows that Jack is starting to turn savage and barbaric. The short excerpt above shows the authors view on human nature, that he believes that humans without structure, authority, and laws are ruthless and barbaric savages. In the beginning of the book, all the boys said they would have rules, and they started working together by making a fire. Eventually, the some of the boys discontinued their work, which was Jack’s choir that stopped tending the fire to go and hunt. Also, when Simon and Jack are building shelter, nobody else is helping, and they are just playing in the water, building sand castles. Jack starts getting preoccupied with the thought of hunting, and disregards that they need to tend the fire, and he brings along his choir to hunt. I think that Jack contrasts Ralph; Ralph represents civilization, that power should be used for a good use, that benefits everyone. Jack on the other hand represents savagery; that power is used in a horrible way, taking advantage of others, using others as servants to achieve his desires and for amusement, like Piggy.
I think Jack reminds me of bullies in everyday school; Jack teases Piggy to make himself look better, like a ‘cool jock’ would in school. Those with power seem to often be the ones that most abuse this power by putting others down. For these people it makes them feel superior to others and they take pleasure in this. Similarly, in the story Jack tells Piggy to shut up when he is talking, and he broke his specs. Overall, this I think this paragraph speaks out to me because it seems like a key point in the book, and it shows how people turn into savages when there is no authority. I don't think our own situation here is much different, without proper authority our community at CSS could just as easily descend into savagery and chaos.
4
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Level of insight and depth of reflection
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Reflection is in-depth and well considered. Viewpoints and interpretations are insightful and well thought out. Reflection is at least 250 words.
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Supporting Details
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Detailed examples drawn from the novel, your own life, and events in the world support your insights and viewpoints.
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This is a 4 because the writer effectively explores an essential question about the nature of power and bullying. The overall reflection is well thought out and insightful telling us something meaningful about the novel. As well the writer backs up their views with extended quotes from the book and experiences in her own life.
