Lord of the Flies Paragraph Responses

Name______Date______CHAPTER 1

DIRECTIONS: For EACH TOPIC SENTENCE given, write a paragraph proving it, citing at least two direct quotes from the chapter.Each paragraph must be 7-10 sentences long (including the topic sentence).Be sure to cite the page numbers properly.See the model.Attach looseleaf if needed.Be sure to read the whole chapter before writing a paragraph.

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In the beginning of the story, Kenny’s mother makes it clear that she does not respect his friend Harry.When Harry shows up to invite Kenny to his party, Kenny’s mother is “furious” that Harry is in her house (82).She follows Kenny into his room to tell him why he should not be hanging around with such “basura” (82).She says that Harry acts like “the devil, tempting innocent barrio girls and boys with free drugs and easy living until they [are] hooked” (82).She goes on and on about how Harry’s behavior is wrong.She says that people who follow Harry “pay the price” (82).She is clearly worried about how Kenny’s friends will influence him.

1. In Chapter 1, Piggy, Ralph, and Jack demonstrate leadership in different ways.

Name______Date______CHAPTER 2

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1. In Chapter 2, although Ralph and Jack assert some leadership, Piggy behaves more like an adult.

Name______Date______CHAPTER 3

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1. In Chapter 3, the survivors play different roles in their new “society.”

Name______Date______CHAPTER 4

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1. In Chapter 4, Jack and Ralph become embroiled in a major conflict.

Name______Date______CHAPTER 5

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1. In Chapter 5, Ralph tries to assert his authority as chief.

Name______Date______CHAPTER 6

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1. In Chapter 6, Ralph and Jack continue to engage in a tug of war for leadership of the group.

Name______Date______CHAPTER 7

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In the beginning of the story, Kenny’s mother makes it clear that she does not respect his friend Harry.When Harry shows up to invite Kenny to his party, Kenny’s mother is “furious” that Harry is in her house (82).She follows Kenny into his room to tell him why he should not be hanging around with such “basura” (82).She says that Harry acts like “the devil, tempting innocent barrio girls and boys with free drugs and easy living until they [are] hooked” (82).She goes on and on about how Harry’s behavior is wrong.She says that people who follow Harry “pay the price” (82).She is clearly worried about how Kenny’s friends will influence him.

1. In Chapter 7, the boys begin to play a dangerous game.

Name______Date______CHAPTER 8

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1. In Chapter 8, when Jack attempts to assert his leadership, initially he fails, but then things change.

Name______Date______CHAPTER 9

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1. In Chapter 9, group dynamics, peer pressure, and fear lead the boys to do something horrible.

Name______Date______CHAPTER 10

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1. In Chapter 10, the conch loses its meaning, and something else becomes more valuable.

Name______Date______CHAPTER 11

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1. In Chapter 11, Jack’s “tribe” degenerates further, and another tragedy ensues.

Name______Date______CHAPTER 12

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1. In Chapter 12, the boys’ “society” has completely fallen apart.