Lord of the Flies

Ch. 6 "Beast From Air"

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details.

Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims.

Questions to Consider

Why is this chapter called "Beast From Air?"
Find a quotation from chapter 6 which supports the notion that Sam and Eric are inseparable.
What do Sam and Eric see in the middle of the night while on fire duty, and why does it frighten them?
The twins say that "the beast" had claws, and that it followed and nearly touched them. Is this true? Explain your answer.
Do you think that Jack and Ralph have the same motive for hunting the beast? Explain your answer.
Why does Simon doubt the existence of the "beast?"
How do reactions to the discovery of Castle Rock differ?

LOTF Class Notes Ch. 6

1. 1. Identify a topic or concept that is present in Chapter 6.
  2. Explore the topic or concept through reflection and questioning.
  3. Consider what the AUTHOR is saying about the topic or concept.
  4. Write a thematic statement. Express the theme or central idea in a full sentence.
  5. Revise and edit your thematic statement.

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