Semester 2 is here at last! This gives us all a chance to start over - new grades, new study units, and for some students even a new class or two. We even have a few new students in Ms. Naylor's class (welcome)!
For our class, semester 2 starts with two things: CAHSEE preparation and our first novel: William Golding's Lord of the Flies. We will get the book from the book room on Thursday. March 2nd, but if you want to buy your own copy you can check out nearby bookstores or try Amazon.com here:
In case you misplaced your calendar, here is our reading schedule. You will be asked to read one chapter a night Monday-Thursday until you finish the book.
Monday, March 6th: Chapter 1
Tuesday, March 7th: Chapter 2
Wednesday, March 8th: Chapter 3
Thursday, March 9th: Chapter 4
Tuesday, March 14th: Chapter 5
Wednesday, March 15th: Chapter 6
Thursday, March 16th: (Test on Chapters 1-6) Chapter 7
Tuesday, March 21st: Chapter 8
Wednesday, March 22nd: Chapter 9
Thursday, March 23rd: Chapter 10
Monday, March 27th: Chapter 11
Tuesday, March 28th: Chapter 12
Monday, April 2nd: Test on Chapters 7-12
Tuesday, April 3rd: Essay
Of course, you can read ahead if you like, but try not to fall behind - we will have several reading quizzes!
I know you'll enjoy this book. The boys in it are from England so they might use some language you are not familiar with (they call glasses "specs" which is short for spectacles, for example) but there is a lot of violence and excitement. The book also features some of the most famous examples of symbolism in literature.
Happy reading!
