11/20 Homework

Bell Work:

Are the boys at fault for Simon’s death?

Vocab: 

1. Mimed
   1. (verb) using gestures and movement to tell a story
2. Demented
   1. (adj) insane
3. Superficial
   1. (adj) only occurring on the surface
4. Phosphorescence
   1. (noun) light emanating without heat

Reading Questions:

1. What is Jack’s focus with his tribe?
2. What is strange about the way the book refers to Simon as he enters the group of boys?
3. Who or what do the boys think Simon is?
4. What is blown off the mountain and into the sea?
5. The book suddenly shifts moods at the end of the chapter, give examples.

Homework:

Read chapter 10 if you wish, but please enjoy Thanksgiving break!!!!!