Parents and Friends,
Did you read this classic as a teenager? Many might ask,"Aren't there any newer books out there for teenagers to read?" The answer, of course, is yes. However, there are reasons why classics like Lord of the Flies never go out of style. The discussions that are possible with this book range from whether students' behavior would change if there were no rules or consequences to the questions of man's inherent goodness or tendency towards evil. Along the way, students focus on Golding's masterful character development.
Surveys of my students garner mixed reviews. About 80% of my students like this book (one student last year said it was the best book he had ever read), and about 20% dislike the book. I tell students that the question is not always whether or not they like the book; we all have different tastes. The question is, "Can you learn from this book?" Those that keep an open mind usually do.
Did you read this classic as a teenager? Many might ask,"Aren't there any newer books out there for teenagers to read?" The answer, of course, is yes. However, there are reasons why classics like Lord of the Flies never go out of style. The discussions that are possible with this book range from whether students' behavior would change if there were no rules or consequences to the questions of man's inherent goodness or tendency towards evil. Along the way, students focus on Golding's masterful character development.
Surveys of my students garner mixed reviews. About 80% of my students like this book (one student last year said it was the best book he had ever read), and about 20% dislike the book. I tell students that the question is not always whether or not they like the book; we all have different tastes. The question is, "Can you learn from this book?" Those that keep an open mind usually do.
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