English 201

J. Roth

On-line-related Reading-specific entry #1

Discovery Web-Assignment--Lord of the Flies

Due: Monday, April 5, 2004--beginning of class

Value: Up to 20 points

Directions: 

First, please read Writing Summaries on the web.

Second, using trustworthy web resources, browse what background information you can about the following:

• William Golding's era, particularly historical concerns and events that might have prompted writing this novel.
• William Golding's novel Lord of the Flies

Next, after completing this browsing, please write a one-page summary of your findings. Be sure to apply what you learned in Writing Summaries  when creating your summary.

Finally, bring the completed summary to class (the beginning of the hour) and be prepared to present its ideas and submit it.