**This week, we'll look at three different critical perspectives on William Golding's Lord of the Flies. As we study each school of literary theory, I'll provide you with essential questions for the application of the theories. You'll be responsible for applying the information to the text of Lord of the Flies.**
Monday: 3/14
IC: We'll begin with a brief review of the concept of literary critical practices. Then we'll revisit psychoanalytic literary theory. You'll take some notes on the theory as we discuss its elements. I'll provide you with essential questions for the application of psychoanalytic theory to a text.
Materials: Bring your class notes and copy of William Golding's Lord of the Flies.
HW: Apply the essential questions to the text of Lord of the Flies, adding ideas to your notes.
Tuesday: 3/15
IC: I will present archetypal literary theory. You'll take some notes on the theory as we discuss its elements and guiding ideas. Finally, I will challenge you with essential questions for the application of archetypal theory.
Materials: Bring your class notes and copy of William Golding's Lord of the Flies.
HW: Apply the essential questions to the text of Lord of the Flies, adding ideas to your notes.
Wednesday: 3/16
IC: I will present Marxist literary theory. You'll take some notes on the theory as we discuss its elements and guiding ideas. I will present you with essential questions for the application of the theory.
Materials: Bring your class notes and copy of William Golding's Lord of the Flies.
HW: Apply the essential questions to the text of Lord of the Flies, adding ideas to your notes.
Thursday: 3/17 - Special Assembly Schedule for Spring Sports Kick-Off
IC: Today we'll bring all of your work and information together! I will place you in a group and assign one of the three critical theories we've looked at this week. Your task will include conducting a group review of the theory and discussing the application of the theory to Lord of the Flies. You will share ideas with the class about the application of your assigned critical perspective. You must work together to craft a meaningful thesis statement that reflects your application of your assigned critical theory to the text. This thesis statement is due at the end of class.
Materials: Bring your class notes and copy of William Golding's Lord of the Flies.
Friday: 3/18 - No school: teacher work day! - Happy birthday, Alyssa!
