Lord of Flies
Lord of the Flies Essay
DIRECTIONS: Write on one of the following essay prompts. The essay must be a formal literary multi-paragraph essay (just like you learned last year) with a hook, précis, a clear thesis with reasons, topic sentences, CD’s, CM’s, conclusion, third person, present tense, proper MLA heading, citations.
The number of paragraphs often depends on your organization of ideas. It always must be a fully fleshed out, insightful interpretation of this novel with specific information drawn from the text. For this essay you must organize your essay into a 4 paragraph essay. If you do not have quotes for CD’s, it is an automatic “F” because all literary essays must have proof to support your opinion. I will be looking for an insightful discussion and convincing argument supporting your views of this novel. Remember, unlike an objective exam, you are in control when you write an essay. Show what you know.
The only materials you may bring into class are your book with your quotes highlighted, your text annotated, or tabs to help you locate pages you will need. You will only have the one period to complete your essay, so you need to have thought about your ideas ahead of time. You may also put CD’s (but only CD’s on a 3 by 5 card)
PROMPT #1
In the novel the Lord of the Flies, author William Golding constantly has the reader questioning the true nature of humans—whether it is good or bad.
Write an essay that discusses Golding’s theme that humans are essentially good OR that humans are essentially bad. Choose ONE SIDE and convince your audience with at least two cited examples from the text for each supporting paragraph. You may include examples from history as part of your discussion and reasoning in your commentary, remember, your essay is an analysis of THE NOVEL showing how Golding treated the idea that humans are essentially good OR that humans are essentially bad.
PROMPT #2
During pre-election campaigns, Presidential
DIRECTIONS: Write on one of the following essay prompts. The essay must be a formal literary multi-paragraph essay (just like you learned last year) with a hook, précis, a clear thesis with reasons, topic sentences, CD’s, CM’s, conclusion, third person, present tense, proper MLA heading, citations.
The number of paragraphs often depends on your organization of ideas. It always must be a fully fleshed out, insightful interpretation of this novel with specific information drawn from the text. For this essay you must organize your essay into a 4 paragraph essay. If you do not have quotes for CD’s, it is an automatic “F” because all literary essays must have proof to support your opinion. I will be looking for an insightful discussion and convincing argument supporting your views of this novel. Remember, unlike an objective exam, you are in control when you write an essay. Show what you know.
The only materials you may bring into class are your book with your quotes highlighted, your text annotated, or tabs to help you locate pages you will need. You will only have the one period to complete your essay, so you need to have thought about your ideas ahead of time. You may also put CD’s (but only CD’s on a 3 by 5 card)
PROMPT #1
In the novel the Lord of the Flies, author William Golding constantly has the reader questioning the true nature of humans—whether it is good or bad.
Write an essay that discusses Golding’s theme that humans are essentially good OR that humans are essentially bad. Choose ONE SIDE and convince your audience with at least two cited examples from the text for each supporting paragraph. You may include examples from history as part of your discussion and reasoning in your commentary, remember, your essay is an analysis of THE NOVEL showing how Golding treated the idea that humans are essentially good OR that humans are essentially bad.
PROMPT #2
During pre-election campaigns, Presidential