Chapter+1-+The+Sound+of+the+Shell

__Some great responses - insightful and well-thought. Keep up the good work. Mrs. Snyder 12/8/11__

__ Chapter 1: //The Sound of the Shell-// ____ Questions __

1. Identifies the most important __event(s)__  in the plot and justify why the event(s) is the most important. In what ways does it affect the plot including characters, events, conflict, etc.? If tribe members disagree as to the most important event, include everyone's opinion and justification. The most important event in the chapter was when Ralph blew into the conch, and everyone that was on the island because of the plane crash came to one spot. The conch brought everyone together and it brought more people into the picture. Once more characters were together, there was more conflict, especially with Piggy.

2. Creates a list of __questions__  that your group still has based on the readings. Think about questions that can be discussed as a whole class. Why were the boys dispersed throughout the whole island? Where is the island located? Are there other people on the island? Why did they want to see if they were on an island?

3. Explains the __significance of the chapter's title__ . State the title and explain How does the title reflect important ideas or events in the chapter? The title of this chapter is significant because in this chapter Ralph blows into the conch shell to gather all of the boys together. The chapter title, The Sound of the Shell, is also significant because the shell symbolizes all of the boys meeting each other and coming together.

4. Summarizes the tribe's responses on the __class guided discussion questions__  below. Highlight the key ideas, thoughts and responses discussed in connection to the specific questions that are posted for each chapter. 1. Describe the relationship between Piggy and Ralph. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #6b00ff; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">When Piggy and Ralph first met, Ralph was rude to him. Now that everyone is around them, Ralph is being much meaner to Piggy and ignoring him. Piggy is now an outcast. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">2. What factors contribute to Ralph getting elected as leader? <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #00ff00; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Ralph was elected as leader because he was the one who called the whole group together using the conch he found with Piggy. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">3. Describe the community that now exists. Is there a hierarchy or ranking of power and position? If so, what is it? <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">There is a large group of boys with one leader, Ralph, and a group of hunters. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">4. Do you think that Ralph will be a successful leader? Why? <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #ff9900; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I think Ralph will be a successful leader, but only if he begins to be respectful to everyone, especially Piggy. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">5. What is the significance of the conch? <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The conch is significant because when Ralph blew into it, it brought everybody together.